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Name Origin

Allison is a feminine given name of German origin, meaning 'noble' or 'kind'. It is a variant of the name Alison, which in turn derives from the Old High German name Adalheidis.

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Famous People

Allison Janney (1959-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Seven Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Golden Globe Award

Allison Williams (1988-)

Actress, Singer

  • Known for her role as Marnie Michaels in the HBO series Girls

Allison Krauss (1971-)

Bluegrass musician, singer-songwriter

  • 27 Grammy Awards