Girl name · Germanic
Alice
“noble kind, of noble birth”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Alice.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Alice — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Alice comes through Old French Aalis from Germanic Adalheidis — adal (noble) plus heid (kind, sort) — the same source as Adelaide, Adeline, Heidi and Alicia. English wore the four syllables down to two over about three centuries.
Carroll's 1865 book attached a permanent second meaning to it: curiosity, and a certain unflappability in the face of nonsense. It was a US top-10 name until the 1920s and, after a long absence, is back at number 65.
It is short enough to resist clipping. Two syllables want two or three (Alice Marguerite, Alice Josephine). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with Heirloom depth and a Whimsical inheritance from the book.
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All Germanic names →Alice — common questions
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is traditionally a girl name of Germanic origin.
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means “noble kind, of noble birth” of Germanic origin. Alice comes through Old French Aalis from Germanic Adalheidis — adal (noble) plus heid (kind, sort) — the same source as Adelaide, Adeline, Heidi and Alicia. English wore the four syllables down to two over about three centuries.
Where does the name Alice come from?
Alice is Germanic in origin. Carroll's 1865 book attached a permanent second meaning to it: curiosity, and a certain unflappability in the face of nonsense. It was a US top-10 name until the 1920s and, after a long absence, is back at number 65.
What are common nicknames for Alice?
Ali and Alie — the short-forms parents most often use for Alice.
How popular is Alice?
Alice did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Alice you might want for the nursery.