Allison Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Allison Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Allison Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Allison 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.

Allison Name Origin

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

Is Allison a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Allison

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