Origin, Meaning, And History Of Alice
“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe that it is possible.” That’s a popular quote from Lewis Carroll’s novel ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’ Alice inspired a sea of people across the world to achieve the impossible, and since then this Old French name has become popular. It is believed to be a derivative of the Old Germanic ‘Adalheidis’ or French name ‘Adelais,’ meaning ‘noble’ or ‘kind.’ Alice is a gentle, sweet-sounding name that also has an innocent charm to it. Although the name Alice is traditionally given to girls, it can also be used as a middle or surname for boys. Other spelling variations for the given name include Alicia, Alison, and the moniker Allie. Alisa is also a famous variant of Alice in Russia, Estonia, and other countries. In Greek, this name is widely popular as Aliki. Alais, Adelheide, Alissa, Alicia, Alyce, Alisha, Alitha, Alita, Zelie, and Alix are some less common spelling variants of this name compared to the prevalent ones. Since the name Alice is highly popular and has been used for centuries in literature and popular culture, there are numerous fictional characters with this name. In Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and its sequel “Through the Looking-Glass,” Alice plays the protagonist. Alice, known for her curiosity, falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a magical world filled with fascinating creatures. Alice Cullen, a notable character in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series, has the power to see the future. Alice Morgan, a popular character in the British television series “Luther” is a complex and enigmatic character known for her intelligence, charm, and wily personality. Another popular character, Alice Dwyer, from the British television series “Peaky Blinders,” is the wife of John Shelby. She is a strong-willed, independent woman who is not afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in. Alice was the 24th most popular name in England and Wales in 2015. In Australia, Canada, Belgium, France, Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, Alice was in the top 100 most popular girl’s names in 2015.
How To Pronounce Alice?
Alice On The Popularity Chart
Popularity Over Time
This Old French name has been gaining popularity since the early 2000s and saw its peak in 2017 with over 3,823 babies per million being given Alice as a first name by their parents. Check out this graph reflecting its popularity over the years.
Rank Over Time
With number 327 in the year 1980 to 64 in 2021, Alice has been growing immensely in terms of ranking. This graphic representation shows how it became a popular choice over the last few decades.
Names With Similar Sound As Alice
Alice struck a chord, but you’re looking for names with a different meaning but perhaps a similar sound? Here are some options-
