Alais

The first name Alais for girls is an old French short form of Adelaide (Adélaïde), which in turn is a French variant of the name Adelheid. Translated, this name means 'the noble' or 'the noblewoman' and also describes qualities such as 'of noble nature' and 'of refined kind'.

What does the name Alais mean?

Alais is a historical, French short form of the name Adelaide (Adélaïde), which is derived from the name Adelheid. The meaning of the name encompasses terms like 'the noble' and 'the noblewoman', as well as the attributes 'of noble nature' and 'of refined kind'. Its origins lie in Old High German and consist of the elements adal, which means 'noble', 'refined', or 'of noble birth', and heit, which means 'the kind', 'the manner', or 'the form'. Additionally, La Ferté-Alais is the name of a commune in France. The spellings Alaís (Provençal) and Alaïs (Occitan) are also common. Other variants include Alid, Alide, Alida, Alidah, Alidia, Alyda, and Alaida, as well as the forms Aleid, Aleida, Aleide, and Aleidis, and also Aleyda.

Where does the name Alais come from?

The name Alais has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'of noble nature'. The word components consist of adal, which means 'noble', 'refined', or 'of noble birth', and heit, which describes 'the kind', 'the manner', or 'the form'. Alais is used in various languages, including Old French, French, Occitan, and Provençal.

How do you pronounce Alais?

The pronunciation of Alais is two syllables and clearly structured. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-lais' [aˈlaɪ̯s] and begins with an open a sound. The second syllable receives a lively movement through the vowel combination. The concluding '-lais' provides a distinct, slightly sharp finish. Alais conveys a modern, elegant, and precise impression – a name that captivates with its clear form, fine tension, and stylish radiance.

When is the name day of Alais?

The name days for Alais are on January 3, February 5, and December 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Alais is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Alais has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.