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Allison
Allison is a gender-neutral baby name of Scottish origin. A variation of the name Alison, this baby name means “noble.” In the early 1200s, Allison was a popular surname that took over counties and towns like Berwickshire, Yorkshire, and Durham. Allison was also commonly associated with the adorable French nickname Aalis, and English first name Alice. Today, this abundant name has continued to journey across the globe and is found in the United States, Nigeria, and Australia. With a name as traveled as Allison, baby is sure to be both honest and humble.
Scottish
Unisex
Name Story
Traits
- Graceful
- Intelligent
- Kind
- Confident
Compatibility
Allison pairs well with classic names for siblings, providing a nice balance of traditional and modern. As a middle name, it complements many first names due to its versatility. The Scottish origin of the name can be highlighted with other Scottish or Celtic names for a cohesive cultural pairing.
Graceful
Intelligent
Kind
Confident
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Allison Janney
Actress
Born: November 19, 1959 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Allison Williams
Actress
Born: April 13, 1988 · New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Allison Original form
- Alison Common variation
- Alyson Medieval English variant
- Alisson Portuguese form
- Alisoun Middle English form
- Arabic
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Hindi
Cultural Adaptations
- أليسون (Alīsūn) Arabic
- 艾莉森 (Àilìsēn) Chinese (Mandarin)
- アリソン (Arison) Japanese
- 앨리슨 (Aellison) Korean
- एलिसन (Elisan) Hindi
Frequently Asked Questions about Allison
- What does Allison mean?
- Noble
- What is the origin of Allison?
- Allison has Scottish origins.
- Is Allison popular?
- Allison has been viewed 101 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Allison?
- Similar names include Zariah, Lindsey, Lia, Zena, Aurora.
- How do you pronounce Allison?
- Allison is pronounced AL-ih-sən.
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