Alyson
A-li-sən
Popularity
#1234
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
29,582
Peak Year
#741 in 1990
First Recorded
1944
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Alyson is a variant of Alison, a Norman French diminutive of Alice, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Alyson Hannigan
American actress known for Buffy
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