Gonzalo
Gonzalo is a Christian boy name of Germanic (Visigothic), via Spanish origin, meaning “Battle; second part uncertain”.
| Meaning | Battle; second part uncertain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic (Visigothic), via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | gon-SAH-loh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Chile, Peru |
Meaning and origin of Gonzalo
Gonzalo comes from the medieval Latin Gundisalvus, a Visigothic name. Its first element is gund, 'battle' or 'war'; the second is uncertain, possibly salv-, of unclear meaning, or an element meaning 'elf'. The name produced the common Spanish surname González, 'son of Gonzalo'. Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the 'Great Captain' of the late fifteenth century, was a famous bearer.
Is Gonzalo a Christian name?
Gonzalo is a traditional Catholic name in Spain, borne by several medieval saints and by Saint Gonzalo of Amarante.
How popular is Gonzalo?
Common in Spain and South America.
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Spellings and variants of Gonzalo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gonzalo mean?
Gonzalo means 'Battle; second part uncertain'. It is of Germanic (Visigothic), via Spanish origin.
Is Gonzalo a Christian name?
Gonzalo is a traditional Catholic name in Spain, borne by several medieval saints and by Saint Gonzalo of Amarante.
How do you pronounce Gonzalo?
Gonzalo is pronounced gon-SAH-loh.
Is Gonzalo a boy or girl name?
Gonzalo is usually a boy name.