Alison

Meaning

“medieval French pet form of Alis (Alice), from Germanic 'noble kind'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Medieval French diminutive of Alice that became its own established name; especially popular in Scotland.

Popularity

Famous People Named Alison

• •Alison Krauss
• •Alison Brie

Variants & Spellings

• Allison
• Allyson
• Alyson