Find out how popular the first name Aliceyn has been for the last 1 years (from 2003 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aliceyn by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Aliceyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aliceyn.

The history of the first name Aliceyn

The name Aliceyn is a variant spelling of the English name Alice, which has its origins in the Old French name Alis or Aliz. This name is believed to have derived from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which was composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "haidis," meaning "kind" or "type."

The name Alice first appeared in France during the 11th century and gained popularity after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It became a common name among the English nobility, with one of the earliest recorded examples being Alice of Normandy, Countess of Surrey (c. 1030-1092), who was the daughter of Ralph the Staller and wife of the Norman nobleman Walter Giffard, 1st Earl of Buckingham.

In literature, one of the most famous bearers of the name Alice is the titular character in Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The name also has religious connections, with Saint Alice or Alice of Schaerbeek (c. 1220-1250), a 13th-century Belgian mystic and Cistercian nun, being a notable figure.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Aliceyn or its variants:

1. Aliceyn Polart (c. 1340-1401), an English mystic and visionary from the 14th century.
2. Alice Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire (c. 1485-1538), the sister of Anne Boleyn and an influential figure in the court of King Henry VIII.
3. Alice Perrers (c. 1348-1400), a mistress of King Edward III of England and a prominent figure during his reign.
4. Alice Liddell (1852-1934), the inspiration for the titular character in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass."
5. Alice Milliat (1884-1957), a French educator and pioneering advocate for women's sports, who co-founded the International Women's Sports Federation.

While the name Aliceyn may be a less common variant, it shares the rich history and cultural significance of its root name, Alice, which has been borne by many notable women throughout the centuries.

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