Girl Name · French Origin
Caprice
Caprice — a girl name from the French tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Whimsical, fanciful", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Candace is on your shortlist, Caprice belongs in the same conversation.
Caprice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Whimsical, fanciful
Origin: French naming roots help connect Caprice to related French baby names.
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 means "Whimsical, fanciful" and is of French origin.
What is the origin of Caprice?
Caprice originates in French naming tradition.
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.