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Allyce

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How to Pronounce Allyce

Pronounced AL-iss /ˈæl.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Allyce is a stylized respelling of Alice, from the Old French Aalis, a contraction of the Germanic 'Adalheidis', 'noble' or 'of noble kind' (the same root as Adelaide). Allyce keeps that 'noble' meaning with a fancier look.Medium

In 30 seconds: Allyce is a respelled Alice (said 'AL-iss'), from the Germanic for 'noble' or 'of noble kind'.
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Origin MediumGerman, English
MeaningAllyce is a stylized respelling of Alice, from the Old French Aalis, a contraction of the Germanic 'Adalheidis', 'noble' or 'of noble kind' (the same root as Adelaide). Allyce keeps that 'noble' meaning with a fancier look.
U.S. rank (2016)#14441 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 379

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819132016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Allyce is a variant spelling of Alice, from Old French Aalis and Germanic 'Adalheidis', 'noble'. The stylized form appeared across the twentieth century and crested around 1988 at a few dozen girls a year, its visibility lifted by actress Allyce Beasley.

The written -yce can mislead the eye toward 'uh-LEES', so the name is best sounded out as 'AL-iss', matching Alice. As Alice enjoys a strong vintage revival, this ornate spelling remains a rare alternative.

Did you know? The actress Allyce Beasley, of the 1980s series 'Moonlighting', is the best-known bearer of this eye-catching Alice spelling.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Allyce — variant of Alice, Germanic 'noble'; bearer Allyce Beasley

Variations

AliceAlyceAlys

Nicknames

AllyElsie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Allyce Beasley (1951–present)
    American actress known for the 1980s television series 'Moonlighting'.

If you like Allyce…

Alice— the standard spelling of the same name
Alyce— a like stylized respelling of Alice
Allison— a same Al- name from the Alice family
Elise— shares the soft two-beat sound and noble roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allyce mean?

Allyce is a variant of Alice, from the Germanic 'Adalheidis', meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'.

How do you pronounce Allyce?

It's said AL-iss /ˈæl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Allyce a boy or girl name?

Allyce is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Allyce?

Allyce is an uncommon respelling of Alice, borne notably by actress Allyce Beasley.

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