Allison Ellington
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Allison Ellington is a name that combines French origins. The first name Allison is a feminine given name of French origin. Alison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames. The Middle English form was Alisoun. The variant spelling Allison is the most common form in the United States. Other variations include Alisson, Allisson, Allyson, Allysson, Alyson, Alysson, Alicen and Alycen, with nicknames Allie, Alley, Alie, Ali, Ally, Aly, Al, Aley and Alli. Allison also has separate, disputed roots as a family name. The surname Ellington: Ellington, Cambridgeshire, a village and civil parish Ellington, Northumberland, a village Ellington High and Low, a civil parish in North Yorkshire Ellington, Connecticut, a town Ellington Township, Adams County, Illinois Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa Ellington Township, Dodge County, Minnesota Ellington (crater), on the planet Mercury Surname Andre Ellington (born 1989, American former football player Brandon Ellington (born 1980), American politician Brian Ellington (born 1990), American baseball player Bruce Ellington (born 1991), American former football player Buford Ellington. Allison is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 143K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Allison reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Allison
Meaning: noble
French
Alison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames. The Middle English form was Alisoun. The variant spelling Allison is the most common form in the United States. Other variations include Alisson, Allisson, Allyson, Allysson, Alyson, Alysson, Alicen and Alycen, with nicknames Allie, Alley, Alie, Ali, Ally, Aly, Al, Aley and Alli. Allison also has separate, disputed roots as a family name.
Surname: Ellington
English
Ellington, Cambridgeshire, a village and civil parish Ellington, Northumberland, a village Ellington High and Low, a civil parish in North Yorkshire Ellington, Connecticut, a town Ellington Township, Adams County, Illinois Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa Ellington Township, Dodge County, Minnesota Ellington (crater), on the planet Mercury Surname Andre Ellington (born 1989, American former football player Brandon Ellington (born 1980), American politician Brian Ellington (born 1990), American baseball player Bruce Ellington (born 1991), American former football player Buford Ellington.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Allison is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Allison by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Allison Ellington
- Alyson Hannigan (film actor, 1974)
- Allison Janney (film actor, 1959)
- Allison Mack (film actor, 1982)
- Drew Carey (sports executive, 1958)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Allison Ellington:
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Allison?
- The first name Allison originates from French. Alison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames. The Middle English form was Alisoun. The variant spelling Allison is the most common form in the United States. Other variations include Alisson, Allisson, Allyson, Allysson, Alyson, Alysson, Alicen and Alycen, with nicknames Allie, Alley, Alie, Ali, Ally, Aly, Al, Aley and Alli. Allison also has separate, disputed roots as a family name.
- When was Allison most popular?
- The name Allison reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Ellington?
- The surname Ellington originates from English. Ellington, Cambridgeshire, a village and civil parish Ellington, Northumberland, a village Ellington High and Low, a civil parish in North Yorkshire Ellington, Connecticut, a town Ellington Township, Adams County, Illinois Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa Ellington Township, Dodge County, Minnesota Ellington (crater), on the planet Mercury Surname Andre Ellington (born 1989, American former football player Brandon Ellington (born 1980), American politician Brian Ellington (born 1990), American baseball player Bruce Ellington (born 1991), American former football player Buford Ellington.
- What are the origins of the name Allison Ellington?
- The name Allison Ellington combines two different traditions: the first name Allison has French roots, while the surname Ellington originates from English.