Ildefons

Ildefons represents a modernized variant of the old Germanic name Hildefons and means 'the one prepared for battle' or 'the willing fighter'. This derivation comes from the Old High German hiltja, which means 'battle', and funs, which stands for 'ready, willing'. A prominent bearer of this name is the canonized Ildefons of Toledo, who served as the Archbishop of Toledo in the 7th century and contributed to the name's popularity.

What does the name Ildefons mean?

The name Ildefons is a newer form of the old Germanic name Hildefons and carries the meaning 'the one prepared for battle' or 'the willing fighter'. It is derived from the Old High German hiltja, which means 'battle', and funs, which means 'ready, willing'. A well-known bearer of the name who contributed to its spread is Saint Ildefons of Toledo, who lived in the 7th century.

Where does the name Ildefons come from?

Ildefons is a masculine first name with Old Germanic and Old High German roots, meaning 'the one prepared for battle' or 'the willing fighter'. The composition consists of the Old Germanic and Old High German terms hiltja = battle and funs = ready, willing. The name can be found in languages such as Old German, Gothic, Polish, and Visigothic.

How do you pronounce Ildefons?

The name Ildefons is pronounced with three syllables and sounds like 'Il-de-fons' [ˈɪldəˌfɔns]. The initial letter I is pronounced short and straightforward, while the middle syllable remains soft and connected. The darker O in the last syllable and the trailing -s give the name a certain weight. Ildefons radiates tradition and individuality and has a calm, dignified sound with historical depth.

When is the name day of Ildefons?

The name day for Ildefons is celebrated on January 23 to commemorate Saint Ildefons of Toledo.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Ildefons ranks 20,745th on the official list of most common first names, with a total of 4 people bearing this name. The distribution shows that in Germany, the name Ildefons is particularly prevalent in the following federal states: 33.3% in Baden-Württemberg, 16.7% in Bavaria, 33.3% in North Rhine-Westphalia, and 16.7% in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Nicknames & pet names

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Famous people

• Ildefons Haas (German musician)
• Ildefons Herwegen (famous monk)
• Ildefons Lima (Andorran footballer)
• Ildefons von Arx (Swiss historian)
• Konstanty Ildefons Galczynski (Polish poet)