US Popularity Rank: 25255

Origin: German

Meaning: Ready for battle

Alphonsine is a German name that’s never really gone out of style. A 19th-century French actress by the name of Alphonsine, and French muse of Alexander Dumas, Alphonsine Rose Plessis, can be partly credited for this_._ As the feminine counterpart of Alphonse, the moniker enjoys associations with many more personalities. More importantly, thanks to its meaning of “ready for battle,” you can help set up your little one for whatever life has to throw at them. With this mighty name in hand, they will be equipped from day one to fight for what they believe and fend off any foes.