allison

Pronunciation
AL-i-sən

Gender
unisex

Origin

Scottish 

Ranking

  100 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Nobleness; Nobility; Son of Alan or Alexander

The name Allison was originally a Scottish surname meaning "son of Alan" or "son of Alexander," but it's now used as a diminutive of the name Alice, meaning "nobleness" or "nobility" in German. Allison entered the Social Security Administration's top 100 in 1974 and remained that way until 2022, when it fell to No. 101 (though it returned to No. 100 in 2023). Other spellings include Alison, Alisson and Allyson, all of which cracked the top 1,000 in 2023.

Famous People Named Allison

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  Olympic sprinter and advocate for women athletes

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  Award-winning actress known for her roles in TV and film

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  Allison Harvard

  Model and artist known for her creativity

  Allison Mackey

  Children's author known for inspiring stories

  Allison Arngrim

  Actress and author known for her role in 'Little House on the Prairie'

  Allison Williams

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  Allison Anders

  Film director and screenwriter known for her independent films

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  Singer and songwriter known from 'American Idol'

  Allison Baver

  Olympic speed skater and entrepreneur

Famous Media with people Named Allison

    Allison from 'The Breakfast Club'

    A character who learns to express herself and find friendship  

    Allison from 'Pretty Little Liars'

    A mysterious and influential character in the series  

    Allison from 'Teen Wolf'

    A brave and skilled archer who fights alongside her friends  

    Allison Wonderland

    A playful twist on the classic 'Alice in Wonderland'  

    Allison the Alligator

    A friendly character from a children's book series  

    Allison from 'Hocus Pocus'

    A clever and resourceful character in the Halloween movie  

    Allison from 'The Umbrella Academy'

    A superhero with the power to influence reality with her words  

    Allison from 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'

    A supportive and understanding friend  

    Allison from 'The Vampire Diaries'

    A character who navigates the complexities of supernatural life  

    Allison from 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'

    A character who deals with teenage challenges and relationships