Allison
Meaning of Allison
The name Allison, pronounced AL-uh-suhn, is of English origin and traditionally used for females. It is derived from the medieval French name Alis, which itself is a diminutive of Alice. The name means "noble" or "of noble kind." Over the years, Allison has maintained steady popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 100 names for newborn girls since the early 1990s. Notable variations include Alison. The name evokes associations with nobility and grace, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic yet enduringly popular name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AL-uh-suhn (/æl ə sən/)
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Notable People Named Allison
| Allison Brooks Janney is an accomplished American actress, renowned for her award-winning performances on screen and stage. |
| Allison Williams is an American actress and producer known for her roles in horror films and for her portrayal of Marnie Michaels in the HBO series Girls. |
| Allison Rebecca Stokke Fowler is an American track and field athlete and fitness model who gained widespread attention as a pole vaulter and internet sensation. |
| William Boyd Allison Davis was a prominent African American educator, anthropologist, and writer known for his significant contributions to academia and for being the second African American to hold a full faculty position at a major white university. |
| Allison Wolfe is a prominent Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, writer, and podcaster, known for her role as the lead singer of the influential punk rock band Bratmobile and her contribution to the riot grrl movement. |
| Allison Renae Holker is a versatile American dancer, choreographer, and actress, recognized for her work in film, television, and concert tours, as well as her appearances on the popular dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. |
| Allison Cara Tolman is an American actress best known for her role as Molly Solverson in the first season of the FX television series Fargo, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. |
| Allison Gilbert is an American journalist and author known for her non-fiction books, including the biography "Listen World!: How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America’s Most-Read Woman." |
| Allison Jane Falk is a former American professional soccer defender who played for the Los Angeles Sol and Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) and was a WPS All-Star in 2010. |
| Allison Jane Doupe, a Canadian psychiatrist, biologist, and neuroscientist, is renowned for her groundbreaking research in avian neurobiology, demonstrating the similarities between birdsong and human language acquisition. |
| Allison Otto is an Emmy-winning American documentary film director known for her work on The Thief Collector, The Love Bugs, and Keeper of the Mountains. |
| Allison G. Catheron was a Canadian-born American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. |
| Allison Parrish is a multi-talented American poet, software engineer, creative coder, and game designer known for her innovative work with literary Twitter bots and creative coding in Python. |
| Catherine Allison Russo is an American healthcare consultant and Democratic politician, currently serving as the Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives and representing the 7th district. |
| Allison Kina Hightower is a former American professional women's basketball player known for her time with the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. |
