Alison

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Alison means "noble" or "of noble birth".
Pronunciation
A-LEE-SAWN(French)
AL-i-sən(English)
The name Alison is typically pronounced as "AL-uh-sun".
Popularity
Alison is a popular name in the English-speaking world, especially in the United States. According to the Social Security Administration, Alison was the 222nd most popular name for girls in 2020.

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Alison Name meanings & History

The name Alison is of Old German and Middle English origin. The name Alison means "noble" or "of noble birth". Norman French diminutive of Aalis (see Alice) [1]. It was common in England, Scotland and France in the Middle Ages, and was later revived in England in the 20th century via Scotland. Unlike most other English names ending in son, it is not derived from a surname. Alison is commonly used as a first name for girls, but it can also be used as a last name. It is a popular name for babies born in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Zodiac Sign of Alison: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alison:

A: Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

L: Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison,Legal

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Status,Success,Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Social Standing

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete

N: Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Nutrition

Alison is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Alison include actress Alison Brie, journalist Alison Stewart, and singer Alison Krauss.

2.) ALISON (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Popular medieval Norman diminutive form of Alice (nobility) which survived in Scotland and was revived elsewhere in the Englishspeaking world in the 20th century. See ALICE (English Names). Pet: Allie. (AL-IH-SON)


3.) Alison (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Alice. See also Lissie.

Other Forms: Aleason, Aleeson, Aleighson, Aleison, Alisan, Alisann, Alisanne, Alisen, Alisenne, Alisin, Alision, Alisonn, Alisson, Alissun, Alissyn, Alisun, Alles, Allesse, Alleyson, Allisan, Allisen, Allisin, Allisine, Allisone, Allisson, Allisun, Allsun, Alson, Alsone, Alysine, Elisan, Elisen, Elisin, Elison, Elisun, Elisyn


4.) Alison (Unisex)

Usage: German

Meanings: Noble; exalted

Other Forms: Alicen, Alisson, Allison, Allyson, Alycen Alyson, Alysson


5.) Alison (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) noble

Other Forms: Alisen


6.) ALISON (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Matronymic meaning “son of Alice.” Var: Allison. Pet: Allie, Ally. (AL-IH-SUN)


7.) ALISON (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Matronymic meaning “son of Alice.” See ALICE (English Names). Var: Alisson, Allison, Allisson, Alyson. Short: Ali, Alli, Allie. Pet: Lissi, Lissie. (AL-LIH-SUN)


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