Allyson
AL-i-son
Popularity
#909
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
53,574
Peak Year
#1,651 in 1998
First Recorded
1945
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Alison, a diminutive of Alice, derived from the Germanic name *Adalheidis* meaning 'noble kind'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Allyson Felix
American track and field sprinter, Olympic champion.
Allyson Hannigan
American actress known for her roles in television.
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