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“Little rock”or“Handsome”

The meaning of this name is not known for certain. It was used in Brittany at least as early as the 6th century, and it possibly means either "little rock" or "handsome" in Breton.

Saintly namesake: Alain de Quimper was a bishop in Brittany, venerated as a saint. He is one of the few saints with the name Alan or Alain.

EnglishScottishBreton2 syllables · /ˈæl.ən/

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