BABY NAMES
Alison
English
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Fair-haired and sweet, Alison is a classic. The Elvis Costello song has made it a favorite for parents who grew up in the seventies.

Variations
Alysen, Allisson, Alliz, Alyson, Alysoun, Allisyn, Alicyn, Alysun, Alicen, Allisanne, Allisann, Allisan, Allisoun, Allison, Allisen, Alisun, Allese, Alisson, Allsun, Alisonn, Alisoun, Alisin, Alision, Alleecenne, Allysoun, Allyson, Alisenne, Alisen, Alleyson, Alisanne, Allysanne, Allysann, Alisann, Alisan, Alysann, Allicen, Allicenne, Alysanne, Alysan, Allice
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
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