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Alphonse Roy

Photograph of Alphonse Roy Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Alphonse
Surname
Roy

The Name Alphonse

Origin
Germanic, Old German
Meaning
Noble and ready, combining elements for 'noble' and 'prepared' or 'eager'.
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The Roy Surname

Origin
French, English
Meaning
King or a royal person.
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