The baby name Gonzales is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "gohn-SAH-lez".
Gonzales is a surname of Spanish origin that means "son of Gonzalo". Gonzalo is a masculine given name that comes from the Germanic name Gundisalvus, which means "battle genius". The name Gonzales is common in Spain and Latin America, particularly in Mexico and the Philippines. It is also found in the United States, where it is often spelled Gonzalez. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has a long history in Spanish culture.
The name Gonzales is typically pronounced "gon-SAH-lez" in English, with the stress on the second syllable. In Spanish, it is pronounced "gon-THA-les", with the "th" sound as in "think". The name is used for both males and females, although it is more commonly given to boys. In some cultures, the surname is passed down through the father's side of the family, while in others it is passed down through the mother's side.
The name Gonzales is composed of two parts: "Gonzalo", which is the given name, and "-es", which is a suffix that means "son of". This suffix is common in many Spanish surnames, such as Rodriguez, Fernandez, and Hernandez. The name Gonzales has been borne by many notable people throughout history, including the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro and the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa. Today, it remains a popular and widely used name in Spanish-speaking countries and beyond.