Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alison
Proper Noun
/ˈælɪsən/
Definition
A female given name of English origin.
Examples
- Alison decided to pursue a career in medicine.
- At the party, Alison was the center of attention with her cheerful laughter.
- My sister’s name is Alison, and she loves to read.
Meaning
The name Alison is derived from the Old French name ‘Alicia’, which itself comes from the Germanic name ‘Adalheidis’. It means ‘noble kind’ or ‘of noble birth’.
Synonyms
- Alyson
- Allison
- Ally
