Alice- suddenly popular?

[sydenhamhiller]

Am now 40 +1 weeks with DC3, and thank goodness, as still have not decided name.

We have always liked Alice, but have noticed a few baby name threads saying it is very trendy at the moment. DC1 and 2 are 8 and 6, and in their age group we don't know any Alices at all - but for all I know, baby groups may be bursting at the seams with Alices! :)

(As I've posted before, I'm a little crazy on this topic as we named DD1 Isla when it was nowhere in top 100, and now it's depressingly popular.)

So...what do you think? Is your area overwhelmed by Alices under-2?

I've noticed that the name Alison = much more common than Alice, for chicks of my own age-group (I'm 38). I think the reverse may be true amongst the youngsters of today?

Personally, I've always preferred Alice to Alison. Alice makes me think of 2 pretty blondes, from Wonderland and Dibley.

I have a 4 year old Alice. I know its relatively popular, but I think its a good solid but pretty name - go for it!

I don't know any Alices, it's a lovely name!

Alice is a beautiful choice, I had three boys but every time girl was going to be Alice India. I dont know any Alices at all in school/playgroup/friends. etc. If thats what you want go for it.