Ally Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ally Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Ally Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ally means “Diminutive of Alison: 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.

Ally Name Origin

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

Is Ally a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ally

When considering Ally for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.