Alison - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Alison \a-li-son\ is pronounced AL-ih-son. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "noble, exalted nature". Norman French diminutive form of Alice. May have originated as a surname, meaning "Alice's son". Common in medieval times, and revived in England in the 20th century with a strong Scottish flavor. Allie and Ally are pet forms. Actress Allison Janney.

Alison has 26 variant forms: Aili, Alie, Alisann, Alisanne, Alisoun, Alisun, Allcen, Allcenne, Allicen, Allicenne, Allie, Allisann, Allisanne, Allison, Allisoun, Allsun, Ally, Allysann, Allysanne, Allyson, Allysoun, Alysan, Alysann, Alysanne, Alyson and Alysoun.

For more information, see also the related name Alcinda.

Baby names that sound like Alison are Alisan, Allisun, Alicen and Ellison.

Alison is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Alison. Click here to compare Alison with related baby names.