"chance, fate, the throw"
Origin: Latin datum via Old French
Language: English
Dice
Pronunciation: [ d-EYES ]
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"what is given, what is cast"
Origin: Latin
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- Dice can evoke gambling, which some parents may find too edgy or inappropriate for a child's name
The Story of Dice
Dice is the plural of die, from the Old French de and Latin datum meaning what is given or the cast. Dice have been used for games, divination, and decision-making for over 5,000 years, found in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. As a name, Dice carries connotations of chance, fate, and bold moves — a name for someone who approaches life without fear.
Dice as a given name is extremely rare, existing at the intersection of word names and gaming culture. It has seen occasional use in communities influenced by hip-hop culture and gaming, where dice appear frequently as symbols of chance and fortune.
In gaming culture, dice are sacred objects — the roll of a die in tabletop RPGs determines fate, and in hip-hop, dice games (especially craps) have a deep cultural resonance. The phrase the die is cast (from Julius Caesar) makes dice a symbol of decisive action.
Historical Record
Dice first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 14 babies have been named Dice in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dice is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #15,898 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The oldest known dice are 5,000-year-old artifacts found in Iran and Iraq
- Julius Caesar's phrase the die is cast (alea iacta est) made dice a symbol of decisive, irreversible action
- Dungeons and Dragons players call their dice by their number of sides: d4, d6, d20
Dice in Other Languages
Latin
Datum
French
De
German
Wuerfel
Italian
Dado
Spanish
Dado
Popularity Over Time
#15,898
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Dice
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Andrew Dice Clay
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1957
American stand-up comedian known as The Diceman, popular in the late 1980s-90s
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #15,898
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dice
What does the name Dice mean?
"chance, fate, the throw" (from Latin datum via Old French). "what is given, what is cast" (from Latin). Dice is the plural of die, from the Old French de and Latin datum meaning what is given or the cast. Dice have been used for games, divination, and decision-making for over 5,000 years, found in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. As a name, Dice carries connotations of chance, fate, and bold moves — a name for someone who approaches life without fear.
What is the origin of the name Dice?
Dice has Latin datum via Old French, Latin, American, and English origins. In Latin datum via Old French, it means "chance, fate, the throw". In Latin, it means "what is given, what is cast".
Is Dice a boy or girl name?
Dice is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Dice?
Dice is pronounced d-EYES.
How popular is the name Dice?
Dice is currently ranked #15898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Dice?
Popular middle name pairings include Dice River, Dice Cole, Dice Stone, Dice Blue, Dice James, and Dice Reid.
What are good sibling names for Dice?
Names that pair well with Dice as siblings include Chance, Ace, Rook, Blade, Arrow, and Spike.
How many syllables does Dice have?
Dice has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Dice a common or rare name?
Dice is an uncommon name, ranked #15898 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Dice
Dice is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "chance, fate, the throw" in Latin datum via Old French .
Dice is currently ranked #15,898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Dice has 1 syllable and is pronounced d-EYES, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
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