Name Meaning & Legal Status · Spain
Alice Name: Meaning, Origin & Spain Legal Status
Showing legal status, local spelling and registration process for Spain specifically. Each of the 7 country pages for Alice contains different data — see the comparison table below.
🇪🇸 Alice — Approved in Spain
Alice is accepted as a baby name in Spain. Generally accepted under naming law, without special conditions.
How Alice compares across 7 European countries
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What does the name Alice mean?
The name Alice means "Noble, of noble kind". It is of Germanic (from Adalheidis) origin and is most commonly given to girls across Europe.
Pronunciation in Spanish: ah-LEE-syah (Alicia). Pronunciation varies slightly by region, but this is the form most commonly heard in Spain.
Is Alice approved in Spain? Alice is accepted as a baby name in Spain. Read on for the full origin, Spanish spelling variants, popularity ranking, and the registration process at the Registro Civil.
Origin
Germanic (from Adalheidis)
Meaning
Noble, of noble kind
Popularity in Spain
Outside top 30
Spanish spelling
Alicia
Authority
Registro Civil
Deadline
8 days after birth
Is Alice approved in Spain?
Alice is accepted as a baby name in Spain. Generally accepted under naming law, without special conditions.
The name Alice: origin and meaning
Alice is a name of Germanic (from Adalheidis) origin, meaning "Noble, of noble kind". It has travelled across Europe for centuries — its earliest bearer in the Christian tradition is Saint Alice (Aleydis) of Schaerbeek (13th century Cistercian), and in modern times it has become widely recognised through cultural figures such as Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll), Alice Munro (Canadian writer, Nobel laureate).
In Spain, the name connects to Saint Alice (Aleydis) of Schaerbeek (13th century Cistercian), which keeps it firmly embedded in the Catholic naming tradition and the local saints' calendar.
Popularity of Alice in Spain
A familiar but less frequent choice in Spain — not currently in the top 30, which can actually be an advantage for parents seeking a timeless name without over-exposure.
Our database covers approximately 8,500 names recorded in Spain. You can cross-check Alice against this full dataset — along with naming patterns in the 24 other European countries we track — using our free name checker.
Spanish spelling and variants of Alice
In Spain, the name is most often written as Alicia. This is the form recorded in the civil register.
Naming rules in Spain
Spain regulates baby names through the Registro Civil under the Ley 20/2011 del Registro Civil. Spain has one of the most permissive naming frameworks in Europe — parents have wide freedom, and refusals are rare and reserved for names that could genuinely harm the child.
For the name Alice specifically: Generally accepted under naming law, without special conditions.
Deadline
8 days after birth
Processing
1-3 days
Fee
Free
Appeal to
Dirección General de los Registros y del Notariado
How to verify before registering
- Use our free checker — verify Alice against our database of names actually registered in Spain.
- Call your local Registro Civil — Registrars can confirm whether Alice has been accepted locally before you book the registration appointment. This is especially helpful when using a rare spelling.
- Bring supporting evidence — If the name is unusual, prepare documents: a parent's passport showing the same name, a prior birth certificate, or a reference to a historical/religious figure. This makes a difference if the case escalates.
- Read the full legal guide — See our complete article on baby name laws in Spain for the full legal background.
Similar girl names approved in Spain
If Alice is not exactly what you are looking for, these girl names share a similar European tradition and are commonly accepted in Spain:
Frequently asked questions about Alice
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means "Noble, of noble kind". It is of Germanic (from Adalheidis) origin and is traditionally a girl's name. The name has been used across Europe for centuries and is associated with Saint Alice (Aleydis) of Schaerbeek (13th century Cistercian).
Is Alice legal to register as a baby name in Spain?
Yes. Alice is a well-established name in Spain and is accepted by the Registro Civil under Ley 20/2011 del Registro Civil without special requirements.
What is the Spanish spelling of Alice?
The most common Spanish form is Alicia. Accents and diacritics must be registered exactly as written on the birth certificate — they cannot be added later without a formal name change.
How long does it take to register Alice in Spain?
Standard registration at the Registro Civil is normally processed in 1-3 days. Parents must register the birth within 8 days after birth. The standard fee is Free.
Check Alice across all 25 European countries
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Check Alice →Compare Alice with the other 6 European countries
The data for Alice is different in each country — different authority, different deadline, different local spelling. Open any of the 6 sibling pages below:
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Last updated: May 2026. Information is provided for orientation only and does not constitute legal advice. Always confirm with the Registro Civil.