Definitions

1. proper noun

A feminine given name, variant of Alison or Allison, derived from the Old English words ‘adal’ (noble) and ‘lief’ (elf or divine)

“Allyson was a popular name in the 1970s and 1980s, especially among American women.”

2. noun

A variant of the surname Alison or Allison, derived from the Old English words ‘adal’ (noble) and ‘lief’ (elf or divine)

“The actress Allyson Hannigan gained fame with her roles in TV series and movies.”