Kaprice

Meaning & origin

Kaprice is a modern, invented name first recorded in the United States in 1966. Its usage peaked in 1991, when the name saw its highest frequency of births, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. After declining in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Kaprice has shown a slight upward trend since 2022. It is clearly a respelling or variant of Caprice, which derives from the Italian word 'capriccio,' meaning a whim or fancy. The name Kaprice follows a common pattern of modern name creation, substituting the initial 'C' with 'K' for a more distinctive look. While not widely used, it has appeared occasionally in the United States, with the most births occurring in the 1990s. No states have recorded Kaprice as a top occurrence, reflecting its rarity. The name remains a unique, stylish choice for those drawn to its whimsical sound and unconventional spelling.

Kaprice is a modern invented name, likely a respelling or variant of Caprice, which derives from the Italian word 'capriccio', originally referring to a sudden change of mind or a whimsical notion. The name Caprice was used in the English-speaking world as a given name from the 20th century onward, often chosen for its stylish, fanciful sound. Kaprice follows a trend of altering traditional names with a 'K' substitution to create a unique spelling.