Alison
AL-i-sən
Popularity
#465
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
116,827
Peak Year
#3,000 in 1986
First Recorded
1905
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Alison is a Scottish and English diminutive of Alice, which is derived from the Germanic name Adelheidis, meaning "noble kind."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Alison Brie
American actress known for Community and Mad Men.
Alison Krauss
American bluegrass-country singer and musician.
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