Comments for the name Afonso

This name is different than the usual popular selections, and that's what makes it great. I always wonder why people tend to use the same names over and over again -- why not go for something unique? ("Unique" as a name just does not cut it. It is no longer unique. There are dozens of little Uniques out there.) Use something like "Afonso" instead!

Pronounced uh-FON-soo in Portuguese. It's getting too common as it's being used a lot for little boys.

Afonso of Portugal (1382-1382), son of King Fernando I of Portugal and his wife Leonor Telles. Died as a baby.

Afonso of Portugal (1643-1693), son of King Joao IV of Portugal and his wife Luisa de Guzman. He later became King Afonso VI of Portugal.

Afonso was the second son of King Afonso II of Portugal and his wife Urraca of Castile. After his brother died without issue, he became King Afonso III of Portugal.

Afonso (1865-1920) was the son of King Luis I of Portugal and his wife Maria Pia. Younger brother of King Carlos I of Portugal.

Afonso (1475-1491) was the oldest son of King Joao II of Portugal and his wife Leonor. He was supposed to become King, but died age 16 in a horse accident.

Afonso (1509-1540) was the son of King Manoel I of Portugal and his second wife Maria.

Afonso (1526-1526) was the oldest son of King Joao III of Portugal and his wife Katharina of Austria.

This name makes me picture an adorable little boy named Alphonso or Alphonsus who can't quite pronounce it yet. I hate those names, but this one is heart-meltingly cute. I hope I never meet a man with big brown eyes and this name. I'd be in trouble ;)

Afonso (1185-1223) was the son of King Sancho I of Portugal and his wife Dulce.

Afonso (1263-1312) was the son of King Afonso III of Portugal and his second wife Beatrice.

Afonso (1315-1315) was the son of King Afonso IV of Portugal and his wife Beatrice.

Afonso (1291-1357) was the son of Dinis of Portugal and his wife Elisabeth. He later became King Afonso IV of Portugal.

Afonso (1432-1481) was the son of King Duarte of Portugal and his wife Eleonora.

Afonso (1390-1400) was the son of King Joao I of Portugal and his wife Philippa.

Afonso (1346-1346) was the son of King Pedro I of Portugal and his second wife Ines.

Afonso (1291-1357) was the son of King Dinis of Portugal and his wife Elisabeth. He later became King Afonso IV.