Alyson
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alyson
Alyson is a variant of Alison, derived from the Old French name Aliz, which itself comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" (adal) and "kind" or "sort" (heid).
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Etymology
Alyson is a variant of Alison, derived from the Old French name Aliz, which itself comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" (adal) and "kind" or "sort" (heid). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with particular prominence in Scotland and Anglo-American societies, and has no specific religious affiliation.
Alyson currently ranks #1,388 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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