Alice
Meaning: Noble; of noble kind
Origin: Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #501
Total: 727
History: Alice surged in Finland in the 2010s as a global classic. 'Liisan seikkailut ihmemaassa' (Alice in Wonderland) is beloved in Finnish translation. The name works perfectly in Finnish despite its English origins. Alice represents the literary names that transcend language barriers and feel at home everywhere.
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Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2023) | #39 |
| Babies named Alice in 2023 | 8 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 7,466 |
| Peak year | 1920 (1,765 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #39 |
| Years in records | 1900–2023 (9 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Alice
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means “Noble; of noble kind” from Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort) roots.
What is the origin of the name Alice?
Alice has Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble; of noble kind”.
How popular is Alice in Finland?
Alice ranked #39 in Finland in 2023 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Alice most popular?
Alice peaked in 1920 with 1,765 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is predominantly a girls' name in Finland — over 90% of Alices in registered births are female.
How long has Alice been recorded in Finland?
Alice appears in birth records in Finland across 9 years — from 1900 through 2023.