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Name Origin

Allyson is a feminine given name, primarily of English origin. It is a variant spelling of Allison, which itself derives from the Old Germanic name 'Adalheidis,' meaning 'noble kind.' Allyson shares the same meaning as Allison: 'noble' and 'kind.'

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Famous People

Allyson Felix (1985-)

Track and Field Athlete

  • Most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history
  • 11 Olympic medals (7 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
  • World Champion

Allyson Hannigan (1974-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and How I Met Your Mother
  • Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television