Girl Name
Caprice
Caprice is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Caprice — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Candace is on your shortlist, Caprice belongs in the same conversation.
Caprice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Caprice has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Caprice as C·A·P·R·I·C·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Caprice is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Caprice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Capricea, Capricee, Capricey, Capric.
- Nicknames: Capr and C.
- Middle names: Pair Caprice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Caprice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Candace, Candice, Catrice, Capri, Clarice — full picks on the sibling names for Caprice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Caprice? Browse our names like Caprice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Caprice
What does the name Caprice mean?
Caprice has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Caprice?
The exact origin of Caprice is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Caprice?
Caprice has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Caprice a boy's or girl's name?
Caprice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Caprice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Caprice sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Caprice?
Names that share Caprice's sound and style include Candace, Candice, Catrice, Capri, Clarice.
What middle names pair well with Caprice?
Good middle-name fits for Caprice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Caprice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Caprice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Caprice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Caprice share its rhythm without rhyming — Candace, Candice, Catrice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.