Etymology and OriginAlyce is a feminine given name and a variant of Alice. Alice itself derives from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide), composed of the elements adal 'noble' and heid 'kind, sort'. The name Alice became very popular in France and England during the 12th century and remained among the most common English names until the 16th century, when it began to decline. It saw a revival in the 19th century, partly due to the fame of Alicia's characters in Lewis Carroll's works.Notable BearersAlyce has been borne by a variety of women in the arts, politics, and sports. Notable examples include American actress Allyce Beasley (born 1954), known for her role in the television series Moonlighting; American psychotherapist and author Alyce Cleese (born 1944); American landscape painter Alyce Frank (born 1932); and Australian actress and singer Alyce Platt (born 1963). Other bearers include singer Alyce King (1915–1996) of The King Sisters, Australian rules footballer Alyce Parker (born 2000), and Native American educator and politician Alyce Spotted Bear (1945–2013).The name also appears outside the English-speaking world in forms like Alize (Basque), Alisa (Ukrainian), and Alícia (Portuguese). Variant spellings in English include Alease, Alecia, Alesha, Alesia, Alice, and Alicia. Common diminutives include Allie and Ally.Meaning: Variant of Alice, ultimately from Germanic ‘noble kind’Origin: English, from Old French and Germanic rootsType: Given name (feminine)Usage regions: English-speaking countries