Alice

Girl's name

Alice is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Adalheidis, which means "noble type" or "of noble kin."

Meaning Of noble kin
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 3,520
Peak year 1921

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Alice Walker - Author of "The Color Purple."
  • Alice Paul - Women's suffrage and equal rights activist.
  • Alice Eve - Actress in "Star Trek Into Darkness."
  • Alice Coachman - First black woman to win Olympic gold.
  • Alice Munro - Nobel Prize-winning author of short stories.
  • Alice Terry - Silent film actress in "The Four Horsemen."
  • Alice Guy-Blaché - Pioneer filmmaker, first female director.
  • Alice Englert - Actress in "Beautiful Creatures" and "Ginger & Rosa."
  • Alice Brady - Academy Award-winning actress in "In Old Chicago."
  • Alice Neel - Renowned portrait painter of the 20th century.

Sisters for Alice

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Brothers for Alice

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