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How to pronounce Alice (AL-is)

Alice

AL-is

ALis

Short 'a'. Two syllables, stress on the first. Classic name popular across generations.

Notes

Short 'a'. Two syllables, stress on the first. Classic name popular across generations.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German via French
Meaning
noble

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Al
  • Ali
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Famously borne by the heroine of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

Notable people

  • Alice Walker (American novelist)

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