Allison

Traditionally linked to the name Alice (a diminutive/patronymic family of forms).

Allison is a feminine given name that’s well established in English-language usage and has been familiar for generations. It’s also used as a surname in some contexts, but as a first name it’s typically read as friendly and approachable, with a stable spelling that most readers recognize quickly. From an etymology standpoint, Allison is often explained as a medieval diminutive form connected to Alice. Alice is widely linked in name references to Germanic roots associated with the idea of “noble,” which is why Allison is sometimes given that association through the Alice family. A common spelling variant is Alison. Pronunciation is usually AL-ih-suhn. The nickname Allie is very common in everyday speech.

Etymology: Often explained as a medieval diminutive form related to Alice, which itself is linked to Germanic roots associated with “noble.”