Alyce is an alternative spelling to the more popular baby name Alice. While Alice has been a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States since the 1800s, Alyce was only popular up until the 1960s. However, because it's so trendy to change the “I” in names to a “Y,” we can easily see it making a comeback, especially since Alice remains so beloved. It sounds especially modern when you pair it with middle names that are currently hot, like Harper and Olivia.
Meaning of the name Alyce:
English: Noble one
German: Noble one
French: Noble one
Origin of the name Alyce:
Alyce is an alternative version of Alice, which is an English derivative of the Old French name Adelaide.
Symbolism of the name Alyce:
Because the baby name Alyce means “noble one,” many parents may see it as a symbol of their daughters having high qualities and principles. Because it's derived from Alice, which is an important literary name — thanks to the book “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” — many new parents may find symbolic meaning here.
Style of the name Alyce:
Modern
Gender of the name Alyce:
Alyce is a girl's name
Pronunciation of the name Alyce:
AL-lis
Number of syllables in the name Alyce:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Alyce:
The baby name Alyce evokes images of someone who is warm and nurturing.
Alternative spellings for the name Alyce:
- Alice
- Alise
- Allice
Nicknames for the name Alyce:
- Al
- Allie
- Ally
Popularity of the name Alyce:
Alyce was a top 1,000 baby name until 1961. According to the Social Security Administration, it last ranked at number 988.
Related names for the name Alyce:
Great middle names for Alyce and their meanings:
- Hazel (hazelnut tree)
- Eve (life)
- Sophie (wisdom)
- Harper (harp player)
- Lillian (flower)
- Olivia (olive tree)
- Vivan (life)
- Claire (bright, clear)
- Cora (maiden)
- Chloe (young green shoot)
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