Find out how popular the first name Tice has been for the last 14 years (from 2002 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tice by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Tice is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tice.

The history of the first name Tice

The name Tice is of Old English origin, derived from the word "ticce," which means "male goat" or "buck." This name first appeared in the 8th century AD in Anglo-Saxon England and was likely used as a nickname for someone who exhibited characteristics reminiscent of a male goat, such as stubbornness or agility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tice can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Ticce" in reference to a landowner in the county of Wiltshire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tice remained relatively uncommon, but there are a few notable historical figures who bore this name. One such figure was Tice Fitzrobert, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. He was granted lands in Gloucestershire for his service.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Tice Maddox was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England. He was involved in the wool trade and played a significant role in the economic development of the city during the Tudor period.

Another notable figure was Tice Bulteel, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He was born in 1784 and distinguished himself in several naval battles, eventually rising to the rank of Admiral.

During the American Civil War, a Union Army officer named Tice Green played a crucial role in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. He was born in 1829 in Pennsylvania and served as a brigadier general, commanding a brigade of infantry during the pivotal battle.

While the name Tice has largely fallen out of favor in modern times, it remains a part of history, carrying with it the legacy of its Old English roots and the stories of those who bore this unique and distinctive name throughout the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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