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Alison

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Alison — Norman French diminutive of Aalis (see Alice). It was common in England and France in the Middle Ages, and was later revived in the 20th century. Unlike most other English names ending in son, it is not derived from a surname.

English, French female name.

EnglishFrench3 syllables · /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/

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