Allie

The baby name Allie does not have a meaning on its own. It is known as the nickname for longer names that begin in “Al” for girls, though it is now a first name for some by itself. The name was popular in the early 1900s, but it is now low on the popularity index at number 472 for girls, according to the Social Security Popularity Index.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Allie:

Allie began in England as a nickname or diminutive of female names that began in the “Al” sound. Allie was short for names like Alexandra, Alice, Alexis, and more. It became hugely popular over time due to the cuteness of the nickname, leading it to become a name by itself.

Symbolism of the Name Allie:

The baby name Allie was created in England for the purpose of creating a cuter and shortened name for those that were more formal. This explains the meaning of the name which is that it is a diminutive for other names that also start with “Al.”

Style of the Name Allie:

Traditional

Gender of the Name Allie:

The baby name Allie is used for females.

Pronunciation of the Name Allie:

AL-ee

Number of Syllables in the Name Allie:

Two

Emotion Evoked from the Name Allie:

The baby name Allie is cute, lighthearted, and full of joy. It is a very friendly and approachable name too.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Allie:

• Ali 
• Alli 
• Aleigh
• Allee
• Alley
• Ally
• Aly

Nicknames for the Name Allie:

Since Allie is a nickname itself, you might be wondering if there are any nicknames for it. There are quite a few ways to give a child named Allie a nickname. A lot of them are very cute! We've compiled a list of great nicknames for your bouncing baby girl. Take a look:

• Al
• Als
• Allie Cat
• Aye
• Lee 
• Leah 
• Alliegator
• Allie Bear
• Allie Boo
• Allie Bug
• Wallie
• Little Allie

Popularity of the Name Allie:

The baby name Allie was more popular in the early 1900s than it is today. From 1900 to 1905, the name was on the top 200 list overall for girls. Now, it ranks at number 472 for girls overall.

Related Names for the Name Allie:

• Ellie 
• Annie 
• Ella 
• Abbie 
• Addy
• Allison 
• Alissa

Great Middle Names for Allie and Their Meanings:

• Grace (God's grace)
• Jane (Yahweh is gracious)
• Cara (love)
• Serena (clear, serene)
• Melissa (honey bee)
• Victoria (victory)
• Katrina (pure)
• Jean (God is gracious)

Famous People with the Name Allie:

• Allie Brosh (web comic artist)
• Allie Grant (actress, “Weeds”)
• Allie Brooks (daughter of Garth Brooks)

Allies in Popular Culture:

• Allie Keys (character in “Taken” miniseries)
• Allie (character in “Ni No Kuni” video game)
• Allie Pressman (character on “The Society”)

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