Alison Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alison Name at a Glance

Name	Alison
Meaning	A 13th century variant of Alice meaning nobility. Now particularly popular in Scotland.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alison Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alison means “A 13th century variant of Alice meaning nobility. Now particularly popular in Scotland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alison Name Origin

Our database records Alison under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alison a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alison is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alison

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