Alise / Alice / Alicia / Adelheid / Adelaïs

Alise is a variant of Alice, which ultimately derives from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelaïs. Adelaïs itself is a Germanic name, a compound of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'heid' meaning 'kind, type'. The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, due to various queens and saints bearing similar forms of the name. Over time, it spread to other European countries, adapting to local linguistic forms.

The form 'Alise' specifically became prevalent in the Baltic region, particularly in Latvia, where it was adopted from German influences. While the core meaning of 'noble kind' remained consistent, the spelling and pronunciation evolved to fit the phonetic patterns of the Latvian language. It has maintained a steady presence in Latvian naming traditions.