Dice

Dice is both a male and a female first name, with its meaning and origin varying depending on gender. The male first name Dice stands for 'the die', derived from the English term dice, which means 'die'.

What does the name Dice mean?

The name Dice can be used for both men and women, with different meanings and origins. In the male context, Dice means 'the die', derived from the English word for die. In the female form, Dice is a Latinized version of Dike and means 'the Just', derived from the ancient Greek dike, which means 'justice'. Dike is also the name of the goddess of justice in Greek mythology.

Where does the name Dice come from?

The name Dice has its roots in ancient Greek and English and can be translated as 'the die' or 'the Just'. The etymology combines the English term dice for 'die' and the ancient Greek dike for 'justice'. The languages from which the name originates are English and Latin.

How do you pronounce Dice?

The pronunciation of Dice is monosyllabic and can be rendered as 'Dice' [daɪ̯s] or in English [daɪs]. The diphthong gives the sound a certain liveliness and dynamism. The final 's' provides a sharp, clear ending. Dice exudes modernity and internationality – it sounds vibrant, distinct, and concise.

Popularity

In Germany, Dice is a rare first name. So far, it has not made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023, when it placed 9,752nd in the USA. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times there, ranking 4,824th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 6,169th in the USA.

Nicknames & pet names

Nicer-Dicer

Famous people

• Dice Raw (rapper and hip-hop artist)