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Alice
Noble nature
Origin
Germanic
Used in
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Popularity
#7 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Alice
Alice springs from the Germanic Adalheidis, blending adal 'noble' with heid 'kind, lineage', giving the sense of a 'noble nature'. It reached Italy through the medieval French Aalis, a short form of Adelaide. Widespread across Europe since the Middle Ages, it remains a favourite in Italy, France and the English-speaking world, where Lewis Carroll's tale sealed its gentle, timeless charm.
Variants around the world
How Alice sounds in other languages.
AliciaAlixAlisaAlicja
Famous people
- Alice Munro— writer
- Alice Guy-Blaché— film director
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alice mean?
The name Alice means Noble nature.
What is the origin of the name Alice?
Origin of Alice: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Alice?
International variants of Alice: Alicia, Alix, Alisa, and Alicja.