Alice
noble kind, noble sort (Germanic via Old French)
Alice is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 472, with 16,649 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
noble kind, noble sort (Germanic via Old French)
Alice stems from the Germanic name Adalheidis through the Old French variant Alis. Introduced to the Philippines during the American colonial era, it became an established, classic feminine given name across various socioeconomic classes.
Derived from Old French Alis, a shortened form of Adelais, which stems from the Germanic name Adalheidis. It entered the Philippine naming pool primarily via American English influence during the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone single name or paired in formal double names. Common informal nicknames in the Philippines include Al or Ly/Lice.
Related forms
- Alicia Spanish
- Alice French
- Alice Italian
- Alice Portuguese
- Alice German
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Alice with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Alice with two Filipino surnames?
Alice is the given name. The full name is Alice + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Alice a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Alice is number 472, with 16,649 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.