Alison

Female

Meaning

Noble kind

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/əˈlɪsən/

Traits associated with the name Alison:

Dogs named Alison tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Alison?

Naming your dog Alison may suggest that you have a strong appreciation for classic names, or that you have a special connection to the name Alison. It could also suggest that you have a strong bond with your pet and want to give them a name that is meaningful to you.

Is Alison a good dog name?

Alison has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Alison isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,146
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Alison is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alison was, in the past month, the 3346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Alison is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alison was viewed 83 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Alison's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alison is most adored in Connecticut, Indiana and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Louisiana and Florida.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alison.

Most popular breeds named Alison:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Dalmatian

Alison is found in these categories:

independent dog names
independent

Alison means "noble, exalted", reflecting a dog's strong, self-reliant nature.

Dog names like Alison:

Old
Variant Of Anne. Biblical: Devout Woman Who Saw Infant Jesus Presented At The Temple In Jerusalem.
Independent
Defender Of The People
Woman to fly across atlantic ocean.
Grace
Alison dog name meaning

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