Delice

Delice is a variant of Delicia, a feminine given name that emerged in the English-speaking world during the 17th century. The root name Delicia is believed to have been derived either from the Latin word deliciae, meaning "delight" or "pleasure," or as a direct adoption of the English word delicious, which itself traces back to the Latin root. Though rare, Delicia and its variant Delice reflect the English onomastic tradition of creating names from positive abstract concepts, similar to such names as Felicity or Verity. As a variant, Delice carries the same denotation of sweetness and joy. It is not a heavily used name even in modern times, lacking notable historical or famous contemporary bearers, and remains relatively uncommon. Due to its rarity, its usage in English-speaking countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom is scattered rather than concentrated.

Outside of personal names, the word "Delice" also appears as a toponym: it is the name of a town in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, situated in Kırıkkale Province. This place name has a distinct etymology unrelated to the personal name, deriving from Turkish origins. Since Delice is an uncommon given name in Anglophone contexts, it may occasionally be confused with the French word délice (meaning "delight") or the regular English word "delice" (an archaic spelling of "delight"), which are coincidentally similar in sound and meaning. Overall, Delice remains a rare feminine name choice that echoes Latin and English notions of delight.