Charice

Greek

"grace"

Charice Origin and Meaning

The name Charice is a girl's name.

Charice is a feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as a variant of Clarice, ultimately deriving from the Latin name Clarissa, meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' The name gained notable attention through Filipino singer Charice Pempengco (now known as Jake Zyrus), who rose to international fame in the late 2000s after appearances on Ellen DeGeneres' show and Glee. While never extremely common in the United States, Charice experienced modest popularity during the 2000s, appealing to parents seeking a melodic name with a bright, cheerful sound. The name combines the sophisticated charm of traditional names like Clarice with a more contemporary spelling variation.