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Name Origin

Alphonse is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'funs' meaning 'ready' or 'brave'. It traditionally signifies nobility, readiness, and courage.

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Famous People

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Artist, Illustrator

  • Art Nouveau style
  • Posters, illustrations, paintings

Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897)

Writer

  • Novels like 'Letters from My Windmill'
  • Naturalist and Realist literature

Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914)

Police Officer, Criminologist

  • Developed anthropometry for criminal identification