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Allison
Meaning: noble type (diminutive of Alice) · Origin: French · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A medieval diminutive of Alice that became a surname and then a first name again.
Famous people named Allison
- Allison Janney (actor)
Nicknames
Allie, Ali
Variants & related names
Alison, Allyson
Allison name art
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FAQ
What does the name Allison mean?
Allison means “noble type (diminutive of Alice)”. It comes from French.
Is Allison a popular name?
Yes — Allison has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Allison?
Allie, Ali.
What are other forms of Allison?
Alison, Allyson.
Similar names
Elise · Magnolia · Elodie · Margot · Noelle · Rosalie
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.