Aliki is a feminine given name used primarily in Greece. It is the Greek form of Alice, and also corresponds with the Greek word άλικη meaning "scarlet".EtymologyThe name Alice, from which Aliki derives, has a complex lineage. It originates from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself is a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide). This name became popular in France and England in the 12th century and was among the most common names in England until the 16th century, when it began to decline. It was revived in the 19th century, largely due to the fame of Lewis Carroll's novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1871).The Greek form Aliki also carries the additional meaning of "scarlet", possibly connecting it with the color crimson and its associated symbolism in the Byzantine and modern Greek traditions, although this meaning is secondary to its use as a name for Alice.Notable BearersNotable women named Aliki include Aliki Diplarakou (1912–2002), a Greek woman who won the Miss Europe title and later married an English diplomat, becoming Lady Russell. Aliki Vougiouklaki (1934–1996) was a beloved Greek actress, often called the "Greek Greta Garbo" and renowned for her roles in classic Greek cinema. Other bearers include Aliki Kayaloglou, a Greek singer; Aliki Konstantinidou (born 1989), a Greek volleyball player; Aliki Liacouras Brandenberg (pen name Aliki, born 1928), a Greek-American children's book author and illustrator; Aliki Stergiadu (born 1972), an Uzbekistan-born Soviet ice dancer; and Aliki Theofilopoulos Kiriakou (born 1972), a Greek-American television animator and producer. Outside Greece, Aliki Fakate (born 1985) is a French rugby player of Greek ancestry.Though Alice is also commonly Anglicized as Alisa in other cultures, Aliki remains distinctively Greek, often cherished for its bright sound and dual resonance—both as a gentle equivalent to Alice and as a word meaning scarlet.Forms and UsageDiminutive forms of Aliki include Kiki. Aliki is exclusively female. While predominantly associated with Greece, it has spread in Greek diaspora communities.Meaning: Greek form of Alice; also "scarlet"Origin: Greek, GermanicType: First nameUsage Regions: Greece, Greek diaspora