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Name Origin

Alyse is a feminine given name, often considered a variant spelling of Alice. It shares the same roots in Old German, deriving from the elements 'adl' meaning 'noble' and 'heid' meaning 'kind' or 'sort'. Alyse thus carries the traditional meaning of 'noble kind' or 'noble nature'.

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Famous People

Alyse Zwick (1981-)

Actress

  • Appeared in the television series 'The O.C.' and 'Greek'
  • Starred in the film 'The House Bunny'

Alyse Koffman

Chef

  • Featured on Food Network's 'Chopped'
  • Owner and chef of Alyse's Kitchen in New York City