Allison

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A Norman French variation of Alice that was originally used as a surname. Actress June Allyson first brought attention to a form of the name during the 1940s and 1950s, now considered trendy by parents with its "y" in the middle spelling. , Of Noble Birth

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Popularity: Girls: Ranked #38 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Old German; Teutonic; English

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Submitted by: mreuille1
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Addison +; Alex +; Allen +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Submitted by: starsammy15
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Alicenne +; Alisanne +; Alison +; Alisoun +; Allyson +; Allysoun +; Allysson +; Alyson +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Al +; Submitted by: starsammy15
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Alice +; Allie +; Submitted by: kristen.thompson
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Famous Allisons: Allison Janney (actress); Add a Famous Allison

Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: Erikalomonte
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