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Alice

Girl · German · Medium name

Meaning
Noble, of the nobility
Pronunciation
AL-is
Origin
German

From Germanic 'adal' meaning noble; medieval English form of Adelaide.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AlyceEnglish

    Modern variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Alice Walker

    1944–present

    American novelist and poet, author of 'The Color Purple'.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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