Where is Allison from?

Meaning of the name Allison

From the middle of the 20th century this has primarily been used as a variant of the feminine name Alison. However, prior to that it was used as an uncommon masculine name, derived from the English and Scottish surname Allison.

Characteristics of the name Allison

How do we know this about Allison

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