Alícia

Alícia is the Portuguese and Catalan variant of Alice, featuring an accent mark that emphasizes the second syllable (ah-LEE-see-ah). This feminine name ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'type,' thus signifying 'noble nature' or 'of noble kind.' The name traveled through Old French as Aalis before evolving to Alice and its various international forms. Alícia has been particularly popular in Brazil, Portugal, and Catalonia. The name gained international recognition through Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' though the accented variation maintains its distinct cultural identity. With its flowing sound and classical origins, Alícia balances traditional roots with a melodic, romantic quality that continues to appeal to parents across Portuguese and Catalan-speaking regions and beyond.

Pronounced ah-LEE-see-ah.