Alyse

Alyse is an English given name functioning as a medieval-influenced respelling of Alice, which itself derives from the Old French name Aalis, a contracted form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal meaning noble and heid meaning kind or sort. The name gained wide use in the English-speaking world during the medieval period, partly through literary and legendary associations, and modern spellings like Alyse reflect a trend toward phonetic or decorative variation. Related forms include Alyce, Alicia, Alisha, and Alissa.