Alice Flint

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alice Flint — noble
553K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alice Flint 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 Flint: Austin Flint I (1812–1886), American physician Austin Flint II (1836–1915), American physician and son of Austin Flint I Bob Flint (born 1941), American/Hawaiian ceramicist Bruiser Flint (born 1968), American basketball coach Caroline Flint (born 1961), British Member of Parliament for the Don Valley Charles Ranlett Flint (1850–1934), American merchant and banker Dave Flint (born 1971), American ice hockey coach Derrick Flint (1924–2018), English cricketer Douglas Flint (born 1955), British banking businessman currently the Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings Edwin Flint (1814–1891), American poli. 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: Flint

English

Austin Flint I (1812–1886), American physician Austin Flint II (1836–1915), American physician and son of Austin Flint I Bob Flint (born 1941), American/Hawaiian ceramicist Bruiser Flint (born 1968), American basketball coach Caroline Flint (born 1961), British Member of Parliament for the Don Valley Charles Ranlett Flint (1850–1934), American merchant and banker Dave Flint (born 1971), American ice hockey coach Derrick Flint (1924–2018), English cricketer Douglas Flint (born 1955), British banking businessman currently the Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings Edwin Flint (1814–1891), American poli.

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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 Flint

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 Flint:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Flint?
The surname Flint originates from English. Austin Flint I (1812–1886), American physician Austin Flint II (1836–1915), American physician and son of Austin Flint I Bob Flint (born 1941), American/Hawaiian ceramicist Bruiser Flint (born 1968), American basketball coach Caroline Flint (born 1961), British Member of Parliament for the Don Valley Charles Ranlett Flint (1850–1934), American merchant and banker Dave Flint (born 1971), American ice hockey coach Derrick Flint (1924–2018), English cricketer Douglas Flint (born 1955), British banking businessman currently the Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings Edwin Flint (1814–1891), American poli.
What are the origins of the name Alice Flint?
The name Alice Flint combines two different traditions: the first name Alice has Germanic roots, while the surname Flint originates from English.
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