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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: Of the nobility. From the German Adalheidis meaning nobility, and the French Adeliz which is a form of Adelaide.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: A 13th centurymeaning nobility. Now particularly popular in Scotland.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: Sweet.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: Honest.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: battle famous.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: Divine fame.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Alison is: Sweet.

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