alyse

Alyse is a feminine given name used in English-speaking societies. It is a variant spelling of Alyce, which itself is a form of the name Alice.

Etymology: The name Alice ultimately traces back to the Old French Aalis, a medieval form of Adelheid/Adelaide, which derives from the Germanic element adal meaning noble and heid meaning kind or sort. Through medieval and early modern usage, several spellings emerged, including Alyce and Alyse. In contemporary naming practice, Alyse is treated as a modern variant of these traditional roots.

Usage: Alyse is most commonly encountered as a first name in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, though it remains relatively uncommon compared with more traditional spellings. It is typically feminine and can appear alongside related names such as Alice, Alyce, Alyssa, Alise, and Elise. The choice of spelling often reflects preferences for phonetics, aesthetics, or family tradition.

Other uses: The sequence alyse also appears as part of longer English words such as analyse (British spelling of analyze) or paralyse/catalyse, but it is not normally used as a standalone word. In such cases the pronunciation and spelling follow the orthographic conventions of the respective variety of English.

See also: Alice, Alyce, Alyssa, Elise, Alise.