Arturo Foley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arturo Foley — Spanish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arturo Foley is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Arturo is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand. The surname Foley: Foley is a surname which originated in Ireland, in the southeast Munster region. The name is derived from the original modern Irish Ó Foghlú and older Irish Ó Foghladha, meaning "plunderer". The Lord of the Decies (the Waterford area of Munster) was a title attributed to some early Foleys. Arturo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arturo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arturo

Spanish

Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand.

Surname: Foley

Irish

Foley is a surname which originated in Ireland, in the southeast Munster region. The name is derived from the original modern Irish Ó Foghlú and older Irish Ó Foghladha, meaning "plunderer". The Lord of the Decies (the Waterford area of Munster) was a title attributed to some early Foleys.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arturo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arturo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Arturo Foley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arturo Foley:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arturo?
The first name Arturo originates from Spanish. Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand.
When was Arturo most popular?
The name Arturo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Foley?
The surname Foley originates from Irish. Foley is a surname which originated in Ireland, in the southeast Munster region. The name is derived from the original modern Irish Ó Foghlú and older Irish Ó Foghladha, meaning "plunderer". The Lord of the Decies (the Waterford area of Munster) was a title attributed to some early Foleys.
What are the origins of the name Arturo Foley?
The name Arturo Foley combines two different traditions: the first name Arturo has Spanish roots, while the surname Foley originates from Irish.
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