Ally (name)

Ally
Pronunciation/ˈæli/
GenderUnisex
Language(s)English
Origin
Language(s)English and other languages
Word/nameDiminutive form of several names beginning with Al-
Meaning"ally"
Region of originEnglish-speaking world
Other names
Variant form(s)
Related namesAllison, Alyson, Alison, Allyria, Allysya, Allyson, Alistair, Alister, Allistair, Allister, Alystair, Alyster, Allystair, Allyster, Alexander, Alexandra, Alyssa, Alan, Allen, Allan

Ally is a unisex given name, nickname and/or surname. It is a variant of Allie and Ali. It is used as a diminutive nickname for the given names Alison, Alexandra or Alyssa (feminine) or Alexander, Alister, or Alan (masculine). Notable people with the name include: