- Meaning
- Noble
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil)
Nicknames for Alice
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Ali, Allie
- French
- Lili
What people expect from a Alice
Alice mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a brilliant mind.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Alice: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Alice
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Noble".
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What does the name Alice mean?
Alice is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "Noble".
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alice?
Alice is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil).
What are nicknames for Alice?
Common nicknames for Alice are Ali, Allie and Lili.
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