Alice
From Old French Aalis, a shortened form of Adelais, itself derived from the Germanic Adalheidis: "noble" + "kind, type".
Meaning and origin
Alice came to French and English through the Normans, gaining popularity in both countries during the 12th century.
How to pronounce Alice
| English (US) | AL-us /ˈæləs/ |
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