Alice from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide). This name became popular in France and England in the 12th century. It was borne by the heroine of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' (1865) and 'Through the Looking Glass' (1871).
English, French, Portuguese, Italian female name.
Saintly namesake: Saint Alice was a Cistercian lay sister in Belgium who is remembered for her patience and faith during illness. She is the patron saint of the blind. (June 11 · 13th century)
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