Girl
Germanic
2 syllables
Alice
AL-iss
/ˈælɪs/
"The noble one" — timeless, literary, and quietly brilliant
Alice is one of English literature's most beloved names, carried to immortality by Lewis Carroll's curious, brave heroine in 1865. Rooted in the Old High German 'Adalheidis' — meaning noble — it was shortened through French to Aalis, then Alice. The name fell from fashion in the mid-20th century but has returned with a vengeance, beloved for its crisp one-two syllable rhythm and its balance of vintage charm and modern clarity.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAl · ice
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAdalheidis
MeaningNoble, of noble kind
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2023
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayDecember 16
Nicknames
AliAllieAlly
About the Name Alice
Alice means 'noble' or 'of noble kind,' derived from the Old High German name Adalheidis. It was shortened through Old French to Aalis and then to Alice in medieval England.
Alice has been surging in popularity since the 2010s and ranks among the top 70 girl names in the US. It is especially popular in the UK, Australia, and Canada, where it often ranks in the top 30.
People named Alice are often described as intelligent, independent, and quietly curious — traits that echo Lewis Carroll's famous heroine. The name carries a bookish, thoughtful energy balanced with genuine warmth.
Alice pairs beautifully with short, elegant middle names: Alice Rose, Alice Mae, Alice Grace, Alice Jane, and Alice Claire are all classic and harmonious combinations.
Alice originated from the Old High German Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind.' It passed through Old French as Aalis before becoming Alice in medieval England, where it was a common name by the 12th century.
Alice is not a biblical name. It has Germanic medieval roots and gained its greatest fame through literature, particularly Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel.
Personality of Alice
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alice
Creativity
86%
Elegance
85%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
92%
Strength
70%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Alice
A
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll's courageous, curious heroine who follows the White Rabbit into a fantastical world
A
Alice Walker
Pulitzer Prize-winning American author of The Color Purple
A
Alice Cooper
Legendary American rock musician, the godfather of shock rock
A
Alice Paul
American suffragist and leader of the campaign for the 19th Amendment
Middle Names for Alice
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alice
Alice Rose
Alice Grace
Alice Mae
Alice Jane
Alice Claire
Alice Louise
Alice Marie
Alice Pearl
Alice Wren
Alice Blue
Alice Violet
Alice Elise
Names Similar to Alice
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Alice
1865
Lewis Carroll publishes Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, launching one of literature's most iconic names into global consciousness
1871
Through the Looking-Glass follows, cementing Alice as the symbol of curiosity and adventure
1900s
Alice ranks among the top 5 most popular girl names in the United States for decades
1951
Disney's animated Alice in Wonderland brings the name to a new generation worldwide
2010
Tim Burton's live-action Alice in Wonderland grosses over $1 billion, sparking a naming resurgence
Numerology & Symbolism of Alice
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Cerulean Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
🌸
Lucky Flower
Forget-Me-Not
Alice Around the World
How Alice is written in different languages and scripts
أليس
Arabic
アリス
Japanese
Алиса
Russian
앨리스
Korean
爱丽丝
Chinese
Αλίκη
Greek
एलिस
Hindi
אליס
Hebrew
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