Allie

The pet form of Alison, ultimately derived from the German name, Adalheidis and adopted as a nickname for Alfreda, Alice, Alison, Allegra, Allison, Alva and Alvina. The name faded from the popularity chart in 1950, but returned in 1986 due to the instant success of the 1980s television comedy, "Kate & Allie" that was followed by the 1997 to 2002 television series "Ally McBeal."Occasionally used as a boy's name. , Of Noble Birth