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Alis

AL-iss

Alis is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Alis is a variant of Alice, which is of Germanic origin. It's derived from the name Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind' or 'of noble sort'.”. It currently ranks #5143 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginGermanic

What Alis Means

Alis is a variant of Alice, which is of Germanic origin. It's derived from the name Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind' or 'of noble sort'.

The Story of Alis

This name, a whisper of ancient nobility, has traveled centuries to find its place with your daughter.

Alis is a charming variant of Alice, itself a shortened form of the Germanic name Adelaide. Adelaide means 'noble kind' or 'of noble sort,' tracing its roots back to old Germanic elements. The name Alice gained immense popularity in the 19th century, partly due to Lewis Carroll's iconic character, and then diversified into elegant shorter forms like Alis, spreading gracefully across cultures.

Saying 'Alis' feels like a gentle chime, soft yet clear. It's a name that conjures images of quiet intelligence and inherent kindness. When you imagine your daughter, this name fits the grace you already sense within her, the way she’ll navigate the world with a thoughtful charm. Writing 'Alis' on her first blanket will feel like weaving in threads of gentle strength.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

KindGentleIntelligentCharming

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Peak Year

#29 in 2021

Total Births

481

First Recorded

1968

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