Meaning and Origin of Alice
The name Alice dates back to medieval times in England and was used in The Canterbury Tales and it was the name of the Wife of Bath.
The name also featured in the book Alice in Wonderland which was published in 1865. The name Alice has origins in both the Germanic and French cultures and its meaning is “noble kind; of noble sort”.
Popularity
The name Alice is a common name in that in many countries, in England and Wales, Alice was 17th most popular female name in 2016 with 2,264 babies being given that name.
In addition to having a high popularity rate in the England the name is popular in Sweden, the United States of America, Italy, France, Ireland, Germany, Greece, and Israel.
Celebrities with the Name
The name Alice is not only used in plays and books many celebrities have the honour or being called Alice, celebrities with this name include, British actress Alice Eve, Alice Barlow another famous actress/singer from England, American actress/model Alice Greczyn, and American novelist Alice Walker.
Princess Alice was the third daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (see our royal baby names).
Useful Resources
- Our comprehensive list of English Girls Names.
