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Alison
GirlGermanic origin · /AL-ih-suhn/ · classic
Meaning: Noble, exalted.
Popularity 71/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Alison is a popular, familiar name (popularity 71/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Alison is a name of Old German origin, derived from Alice, which itself comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, combining 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, type). The name became popular in medieval England and has remained a classic choice, often associated with grace and nobility. It saw a resurgence in the mid-20th century and remains widely used today.
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