Meaning: Nobility
The story
Alice developed through Old French Aalis and Adelais from the Germanic Adalheidis. Its history connects it to Adelaide, with a shorter form established in French and English.
Spellings & variants
- Aalis
- Alicia
- Alix
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Alice comes from French and English.
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