The nameAlcide
Alcide is an Italian and French name of Heracles.
- Boy's name
- Italian and French
Meaning
Alcide comes from the Greek Alkeides, a name of Heracles, from alke, "strength".
Origin
Italian and French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Alcide reached 695th place in 1886.
Famous people named Alcide
- Alcide De Gasperi, Italian prime minister
Popularity of the name Alcide
Alcide in the United States
Alcide was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 248 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Alcide. Half of all babies named Alcide in the United States were born before 1924, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Alcide in France
Alcide was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,275 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Alcide. Half of all babies named Alcide in France were born before 1915, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alcide mean?
Alcide comes from the Greek Alkeides, a name of Heracles, from alke, "strength".
What is the origin of the name Alcide?
Italian and French, from Greek.
Is Alcide a girl's or a boy's name?
Alcide is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Alcide?
Alcide De Gasperi, Italian prime minister.