Alice

American

[al-is] / ˈæl ɪs /

noun

a city in southern Texas.
the Alice. Alice Springs.
a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “of noble rank.”

Alice British

/ ˈælɪs /

noun

slang short for Alice Springs

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Inspired by Sergio and David's running, Alice and Elsie's schools will also be taking part in a mini marathon in Southport on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In 1973, Alice Cooper couldn’t get in on the James Bond franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe both ran last year's London Marathon separately in memory of their daughters Alice and Elsie - but this time they are running alongside each other.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The sequel is based on the 2021 novel “The Book of Magic,” the fourth book in Alice Hoffman’s “Practical Magic” series.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s one of those books like Alice in Wonderland or Peter Pan.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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