Alice
Meaning of Alice
Alice is a classic and timeless name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name "Adalheidis," which means "noble" or "of noble kind." Pronounced as AL-iss (/ˈæl.ɪs/), Alice has been a popular choice for baby girls for well over a century. The name gained widespread recognition through Lewis Carroll's beloved novel, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," published in 1865, which has cemented its place in literary history and popular culture. Over the years, Alice has maintained its charm and elegance, consistently ranking among the top baby names in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a resurgence in popularity, climbing to rank 65 with 3,336 occurrences in 2023. Variations of the name include Alyssa and Alison, offering modern alternatives while retaining the original's graceful essence. Whether chosen for its historical significance or its enduring beauty, Alice remains a cherished and versatile name that continues to captivate parents around the world.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AL-iss (/ˈæl.ɪs/)
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Notable People Named Alice
| Alice Walker is an accomplished American novelist, poet, and social activist, best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple. |
| Alice Roosevelt Longworth - Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth, the daughter of U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt, was an American writer and socialite known for her unconventional and controversial life. |
| Alice Liddell - Alice Pleasance Hargreaves was an English woman who inspired Lewis Carroll's classic children's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." |
| Alice Freeman Palmer was an influential American educator who served as the president of Wellesley College and later as the dean of women at the University of Chicago. |
| Alice Phillipot, also known as Alice Rahon, was a French/Mexican poet and artist whose innovative work contributed to the early development of abstract expression in Mexico. |
| Alice Sebold is an American author known for her novels The Lovely Bones and The Almost Moon, as well as her memoir, Lucky, which sold over a million copies. |
| Alice Frederica Keppel, an aristocrat and British society hostess, is best known as the long-time mistress of King Edward VII. |
| Alice Lucille Coltrane, also known as Swamini Turiyasangitananda or simply Turiya, was an American jazz musician, composer, bandleader, and Hindu spiritual leader. |
| Alice Merton is a British-based German-Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter known for her hit single "No Roots" and albums "Mint" and "S.I.D.E.S." |
| Alice Catherine Evans was an American microbiologist known for her research on bacteriology in milk and cheese, and for proving that Bacillus abortus caused brucellosis, leading to the pasteurization of milk in the US in 1930. |
| Alice Mary Barth was an English operatic soprano known for her time with the Carl Rosa Opera Company and for managing her own troupe, the Alice Barth Opera Company. |
| Alice Rawsthorn OBE is a prominent British design critic, author, and trustee of several art galleries, known for her influential books on design. |
| Alice Beck Kehoe is a feminist anthropologist and archaeologist known for her extensive field research among Native American peoples and her authorship of research volumes and textbooks on Native American archaeology and history. |
| Alice Irene Marble was a renowned American tennis player who achieved 18 Grand Slam championships and held the world No. 1 ranking in 1939. |
| Alice Hoffman is a renowned American novelist and children's writer, celebrated for her magical realism and non-standard romances, with her novel Practical Magic being adapted into a popular film. |
