Alice

The female first name Alice is a French and English short form of the Old High German name Adelheid and translates to 'of noble form', 'of noble nature', as well as 'the noble', 'the aristocratic', and 'the noblewoman'. Alice was formed from the Old French short forms Adaliz, Aëlis, or Aliz and can be traced back to the Old High German language spoken before the Middle Ages.

What does the name Alice mean?

The female first name Alice is a French and English short form of the Old High German name Adelheid and translates to 'of noble form', 'of noble nature', as well as 'the noble', 'the aristocratic', and 'the noblewoman'. Alice was formed from the Old French short forms Adaliz, Aëlis, or Aliz and can be traced back to the Old High German language spoken before the Middle Ages. The popular girl's name is derived from the two Old High German word elements adal, which means 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility', 'of noble lineage', 'noble descent', or 'noble ancestry', and heit, which means 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin'. Due to French and English influence, the name became popular in Germany in the first half of the 19th century. The name became particularly widespread through the English children's book 'Alice in Wonderland', published in 1865 and known worldwide. A well-known bearer of the name is, for example, Princess Alice of Great Britain (1843–1878). She was the third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Alice was the first of Queen Victoria's nine children to die, and one of three who survived their mother, who passed away in 1901. Additionally, in the Italian language, the name is literally translated as 'the sardine'. There is also a connection to the Greek language area, where the first name is generally interpreted as 'the daughter of the sea', as the term translates to 'the salt'. Widely used forms of the name include the Spanish variant Alicia, the Polish variant Alicja, the Latvian form Alise, and finally the English version Alisha.

Where does the name Alice come from?

Etymology The girl's name Alice originally comes from the Old High German language area and primarily represents an English and French form of Adelheid. The globally popular first name can be derived from the two Old High German words adal for 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility', 'of noble lineage', 'noble descent', or 'noble ancestry', and heit for 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin'. This results in a variety of common interpretations of the name, with most using 'of noble form' or 'of noble nature'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Alice?

Sound & Pronunciation of Alice: The name Alice is pronounced with two to three syllables and is soft in tone. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'A-li-ce' [aˈliːsə] or compactly [ˈalɪs], with the bright middle position carrying the phonetic emphasis. The hissing 's' gives the name a fine accent. Alice appears elegant and timeless - friendly, stylish, and present.

When is the name day of Alice?

The name day of Alice is February 5 (Saint Adelheid of Vilich), March 25, June 15 (Saint Alice de la Cambre), and December 16 (Saint Adelheid of Burgundy).

Popularity

As a female first name, Alice has been consistently visible in Germany since the late 19th century and has long been firmly established in the naming landscape. In the early available decades, Alice was often among the well-placed first names and maintained a solid level across many generations. Its strongest phase in Germany occurred in the first decades of the 20th century.

Nicknames & pet names

Ace / Al / Ala / Alcie / Ali / Ali-Gator / Alicici / Alicie / Alicy / Alih / Alis / Alischischi / Aliselotte / Alitsche / Alize / Alli / Ally / Als / Aua / Cally / Cece / CeeCee / ChiChi / Cie / CieCie / Cil / Cilia / Cilly / Ellie / Isa / Isi / Lice / Lici / Licie / Lieh / Lis / Lise / Lisi / Lissi / Lisy / Litsch / Liz / Lize / Lizz / Lizzie / Lizzy / Sally

Similar first names

Aalisha, Alyss

Famous people

• Alice Anderson (* 1976), British artist and filmmaker
• Alice Avril (protagonist of 'murderous games')
• Alice Baskerville (character from the manga Pandora Hearts)
• Alice Bellagamba (Italian actress and singer)
• Alice Beth Moore (singer P!NK)
• Alice Connor (actress)
• Alice Cooper (singer)
• Alice Crary (philosopher from America)
• Alice Cullen (vampire from the book Twilight..^^)
• Alice della Rocca (main character in The Solitude of Prime Numbers)
• Alice Dona (American singer)
• Alice Edevane (character from the book 'The Lake House')
• Alice Elinor Lambert (American writer)
• Alice Elisabeth Weidel (German politician of the AFD party)
• Alice F. Tryon (botanist from America)
• Alice Faye (American actress)
• Alice Franz (German actress)
• Alice Gabathuler (Swiss writer)
• Alice Guschelbauer (professional dancer)
• Alice in Wonderland (book heroine)