Alice Carlsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alice Carlsen — noble
553K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alice Carlsen is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Alice is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Alice is a feminine first name with roots in the French and German languages. Alice is a form of the Old French name Alis / Alys (older Alais), short form of Adelais, which is derived from the Old High German Adalhaidis (see Adelaide), from the Proto-Germanic words *aþala-, meaning 'noble' and *haidu-, meaning 'appearance; kind' (compare German Adel 'nobility', edel 'noble', nominalizing suffix -heit '-hood'), hence 'of noble character or rank, of nobility'. Alaïs is the Old French form of the name; Alys of Vexin was also known as Alaïs. The surname Carlsen: Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler . Alice is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 553K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alice

Meaning: noble

Germanic

Alice is a feminine first name with roots in the French and German languages. Alice is a form of the Old French name Alis / Alys (older Alais), short form of Adelais, which is derived from the Old High German Adalhaidis (see Adelaide), from the Proto-Germanic words *aþala-, meaning 'noble' and *haidu-, meaning 'appearance; kind' (compare German Adel 'nobility', edel 'noble', nominalizing suffix -heit '-hood'), hence 'of noble character or rank, of nobility'. Alaïs is the Old French form of the name; Alys of Vexin was also known as Alaïs.

Surname: Carlsen

Scandinavian

Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alice Carlsen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alice Carlsen:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alice?
The first name Alice originates from Germanic. Alice is a feminine first name with roots in the French and German languages. Alice is a form of the Old French name Alis / Alys (older Alais), short form of Adelais, which is derived from the Old High German Adalhaidis (see Adelaide), from the Proto-Germanic words *aþala-, meaning 'noble' and *haidu-, meaning 'appearance; kind' (compare German Adel 'nobility', edel 'noble', nominalizing suffix -heit '-hood'), hence 'of noble character or rank, of nobility'. Alaïs is the Old French form of the name; Alys of Vexin was also known as Alaïs.
When was Alice most popular?
The name Alice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carlsen?
The surname Carlsen originates from Scandinavian. Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler .
What are the origins of the name Alice Carlsen?
The name Alice Carlsen combines two different traditions: the first name Alice has Germanic roots, while the surname Carlsen originates from Scandinavian.
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