Noble, exalted
Derived from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis. It signifies a person of noble birth or character and has been a favorite in English-speaking countries since the 12th century.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The real-life inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple
American rock singer and songwriter
American suffragist and women's rights activist
The curious protagonist of Lewis Carroll's fantasy novels · Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A precognitive vampire in the Twilight series · Twilight
The title character of the sitcom Alice · Alice
Influential American chef and restaurateur
