June 15
Why this day? This is the day the name-day calendar sets aside for Saint Alice of Schaerbeek.
A Cistercian nun of the thirteenth century, near Brussels. She endured leprosy with unshakable dignity, continuing to serve others despite illness and social exclusion. Her endurance in the face of physical suffering became a model of resilience.
What stays with us: Life can impose trials that isolate or weaken us. Alice shows us that we can keep our inner strength and benevolence even when the body fails, turning vulnerability into a powerful presence for others.
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Alice is celebrated in the United States, Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Germany on June 15; France on December 16; Italy on June 11.
The name « Alice » comes from the Germanic Adalheidis — adal, « noble », and heid, « nature » — through Old French Aalis. Its feast day, December 16, links it to Saint Adelaïde, empress of the Holy Roman Empire in the 10th century, of whom Alice is merely a shortened and softened form over the centuries.
But it is impossible to evoke this name without thinking of Alice in Wonderland: since Lewis Carroll (1865), Alice has been the curious girl who follows the white rabbit, symbol of imagination and wonder. This association permanently imbues the name with a magical and mischievous aura.
Aristocratic classic in the 19th century, it fell out of use, but returned triumphantly from the 2000s, where it regularly features in the top births. Alice seduces with its clear and international elegance. Short, clear, elegant, it crosses languages without being distorted. Today it is perceived as the name of a lively and dreamy girl, both refined and full of fantasy.
The name « Alice » has one foot in reality and the other on the other side of the mirror. Her fantasy, taken to the maximum (9 out of 10), turns her into a devoted dreamer, a curious soul who asks a thousand questions and happily follows any white rabbit that appears. Like Carroll’s heroine, she perfectly fits the part, blending innocence and boldness: she explores, tries, marvels, and isn’t afraid of adventure.
Her clearly marked energy and independence make her autonomous and lively; Alice doesn’t like having someone hold her hand for too long. She has character, a small spark of mischief, and that natural elegance inherited from her noble etymology—some touch of distinction that peeks through her spontaneity. Her grounded sensitivity makes her receptive to beauty, to atmospheres, to the details others miss.
But Alice isn’t just a head in the clouds: her balanced ambition and diplomacy give her the means to achieve her dreams. She knows how to captivate, negotiate, and advance her pawns with grace. Her more moderate stability reflects her taste for change, that cheerful impatience that always pushes her toward the next discovery. In her, the aura of pioneering Alices crosses paths—the first filmmaker, Alice Guy, the refinement of Alice Munro. An elegant, timeless name that has made a strong comeback, it lends a charm at once vintage and decidedly modern. In short: a refined and mischievous explorer, never quite where you expect her to be.
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What science says. The effect of a first name on character is documented, and several scientific studies have looked into it. They do not show that a name contains a hidden personality, but that it captures attention, triggers social expectations and slightly changes the way others respond to us. Read our article what the psychology of first names is based on to find out more.
Beneath the subtle charm of Alice resides a noble soul, demanding and refined. She does not pursue fleeting relationships; she seeks the spark that resonates with her spiritual lineage. Her seduction is a whisper, an intention laden with meaning that disarms more than it forces. She attracts complex minds, those who respect depth over form. The idea of vulgarity or frivolity tires her immediately, causing her to retreat behind a screen of polished ice. To captivate her heart, one must offer raw authenticity, unbreakable loyalty, and an intelligence that stimulates as much as it soothes. She loves with a silent yet devouring intensity, where every gesture counts. If you seek ephemeral lightness, go your own way. Alice offers a passion that anchors, that elevates, a connection where the soul finally recognizes itself at home, in a natural elegance that is not declared, but lived.
It is of Germanic origin: it derives from Adalheidis ('of noble lineage'), which gave rise to Adelaide and, through the medieval French forms Alix and Alice, the current Alicia.
It means 'of noble stock' or 'of noble nature', from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (lineage).
On December 16, the feast day of Saint Adelaide (Alicia). Other calendars also include dates in June for various saints of the same name.
Yes, Alice (French and English) and Alicia (Spanish) share the same root and are variants of the same name.
Because of 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll (1865), which popularized the name as a symbol of curiosity and fantasy.
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