Gonzalo
Meaning of Gonzalo
Gonzalo is a male name with Spanish origins. It is pronounced as gon-ZAH-loh (/ɡonˈθalo/). The name has variations, such as Gonzalez. In the United States, Gonzalo has been given to newborns since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. Gonzalo carries a sense of strength and tradition, making it an appealing option for those seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as gon-ZAH-loh (/ɡonˈθalo/)
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Notable People Named Gonzalo
| Gonzalo Gerardo Higuaín, also known as El Pipita or Pipa, is a retired Argentine professional footballer celebrated for his prolific goal-scoring abilities and six European league titles. |
| Gonzalo Peillat is an Argentine-German field hockey player known for his role as a defender for Mannheimer HC and the Germany national team, receiving the FIH 2014 Rising Star of the Year award. |
| Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, known as "El Gran Capitán", was a renowned Spanish general and statesman celebrated for his military triumphs during the Conquest of Granada and the Italian Wars, as well as for his role in negotiating the surrender of Granada and serving as Viceroy of Naples. |
| Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada y Rivera was a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for his exploration of northern South America, particularly Colombia, and his role in founding the capital, Santafé de Bogotá. |
| Gonzalo Alejandro Jara Reyes is a Chilean professional footballer known for his versatility as a defender, having played for Chilean Primera División club Coquimbo Unido. |
| Gonzalo Pineda Reyes is a former Mexican professional footballer who now serves as the head coach of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. |
| Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco is a Peruvian playwright and screenwriter who graduated from Yale School of Drama with an M.F.A. in Playwriting in 2009. |
| Gonzalo Rubalcaba is a renowned Cuban jazz pianist and composer. |
| Gonzalo Villar Bordones is a Chilean poet and lawyer known for his urban interventions. |
| Gonzalo Duarte García de Cortázar is a Chilean prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Bishop of Valparaíso and Great Chancellor of the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. |
| Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba - Gonzalo Andrés Domingo Fernández de Córdoba was a prominent Spanish military leader in the Eighty Years' War, Thirty Years' War, and the War of the Mantuan Succession. |
| Gonzalo Ramos Cantó is a Spanish actor and singer, recognized for his leading roles in the series Física o Química and Amar en tiempos revueltos. |
| Gonzalo García Torres is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid Castilla. |
| Gonzalo Enrique Márquez Moya, a Venezuelan professional baseball player, played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs, with a discrepancy in his birth year. |
| Gonzalo Rodríguez Lafora was a Spanish neurologist known for his work on "Lafora disease" and his significant contributions to neurology, psychiatry, and neuropathology. |
