Aelys

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Pronounced ay-LEES /eɪˈliːs/Medium

Meaning: A medieval French form of Alice (Adelais/Aalis), ultimately from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. An old, elegant name in a form revived today.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant medieval name: Aelys is an old French form of Alice, 'noble' (said 'ay-LEES'). Refined and rare.

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Origin LowFrench, German

MeaningA medieval French form of Alice (Adelais/Aalis), ultimately from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. An old, elegant name in a form revived today.

History & Origin

Aelys is a medieval French form of Alice/Adelaide, from 'adal', 'noble'. It reads elegant and old-world — rare in the U.S. (said 'ay-LEES').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, elegant, and old-world.

Did you know? Aelys is a medieval French form of Alice (from Adelaide, 'noble'); an old, courtly name revived in modern use — refined and distinctive (said 'ay-LEES').

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References — Aelys — medieval French form of Alice/Adelaide; 'noble'

Variations

AelisAlysAlice

Nicknames

AelLys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aelys mean?

Aelys is a medieval French form of Alice/Adelaide, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Aelys?

It's said ay-LEES /eɪˈliːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aelys a boy or girl name?

Aelys is a girl's name.

How popular is Aelys?

Aelys is a very rare name in the U.S.