Allie
[ˈæli]Meaning
diminutive of Alison, Alexandra and other names beginning with al-
Background Story
Allie is a diminutive of Alison, Alexandra and other names beginning with the same sound, formed with the -ie suffix. It is a unisex given name and nickname, and more rarely a surname. After a 34-year absence from the American top 1000 chart, it began growing in popularity following the premiere of the sitcom Kate and Allie in 1984.
Variations
Ally, Aly, Allison
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