Origin and Meaning of Alice

Noble, truthful

Origin: Old French - Derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais, which is rooted in the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble type'.

• Alice has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, partly due to Lewis Carroll's iconic novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
• The name is widely used in various cultures with variations such as Alica (Slavic), Alícia (Spanish and Portuguese), and Alizée (French).
• Notable bearers of the name include Alice Walker, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Color Purple', and Alice Paul, a key figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
• Alice reached its peak popularity in the early 1900s and has seen a resurgence in recent years, ranking as one of the top names for girls in many English-speaking countries.
• Related names and variations include Alison, Alicia, and Aileen, each having its unique flair and cultural significance.