Name Alison Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Alison

Alison is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Alison?

Alison is a French and English diminutive of the name Alice, which derived from Adelheid. It was already a common name in the Middle Ages in England, Scotland and France.

What does the name Alison mean?

Alison means “noble natured”, “of noble type” or “noble person” (from Old High German “adal” = noble + “heit” = kind/sort/type).

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