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Name Origin

Allen is a primarily English given name, derived from a surname that originated as a place name. It refers to someone who lived in or near the town of Athelney in Somerset, England. The name ultimately comes from Old English elements: 'æþel' meaning 'noble' and 'lēah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'.

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Famous People

Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997)

Poet

  • Key figure in the Beat Generation
  • Author of 'Howl'
  • Influential voice in American poetry

Allen Iverson (1975-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Hall of Famer
  • 11-time NBA All-Star
  • Led the Philadelphia 76ers to the 2001 NBA Finals

Allen Turing (1912-1954)

Mathematician and Computer Scientist

  • Considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence
  • Broke the Enigma code during World War II

Woody Allen (1935-)

Film Director, Writer, Actor, and Comedian

  • Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay for 'Annie Hall'
  • Prolific filmmaker known for his comedies and dramas

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Evelyn

Both Allen and Evelyn have classic, timeless elegance with a vintage charm.

Cameron

Both names are of strong, masculine origin and share a similar modern feel.

Claire

Allen and Claire have a balanced sound together, one being strong and the other soft.