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Alan

ˈæl.ən
ˈa.lɑ̃n
a.lɑ̃
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

Alan Wake characters
American presidents
American vice presidents
Arthur characters
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
Astral Chain characters
beauty
child actors
Code Geass characters
composers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic100%
mature100%
formal80%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong120%
refined80%
simple100%
serious80%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Alan has uncertain origins but is believed to derive from either the Breton words meaning 'little rock' or 'handsome,' or from the tribal name of the Alans, an Iranian people who migrated into Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries. It has been used in Brittany since at least the 6th century and was introduced to England by Breton settlers after the Norman Conquest.

Etymology

Original Form:

Possibly Breton 'little rock' or 'handsome,' or from the tribal name 'Alans'

Evolution:

The name evolved from its early Breton or Iranian origins to become a common given name in Europe, particularly in Brittany and England.

Source:

Historical records and linguistic studies

Related Names

Allan

Variants

Allen

Variants

Allyn

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Allan

Variants

Ailean

Variants

Alain

Variants

Al

Diminutive

Alaina

Feminine Forms

Alana

Feminine Forms

Alanna

Feminine Forms

Alannah

Feminine Forms

Alayna

Feminine Forms

Allyn

Feminine Forms

Alanis

Feminine Forms

Alannis

Feminine Forms

Allana

Feminine Forms

Allannah

Feminine Forms

Lana

Feminine Forms

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