Meaning of Allie

Allie is a diminutive form for a number of different names. Therefore, there is no straight forward answer to this question.

In Scotland, it is a pet form of the name Aileen. Aileen is the Scottish version of the Irish name Eileen. The Irish name Eileen comes from the Greek name Helen. Helen means “light,” “shining light” or “bright one.” Thus, in Scotland, Allie would mean “light,” “shining light” or “bright one.”

In other countries, Allie can be a pet form of various other names that all start with “Al,” such as Alexandra, Alison or Alexis. Alexandra means “man’s defender.” Alison means “noble” or “exalted.” Alexis means “defender.” Thus, the name Allie can have various meanings in different places because the meaning is derived from the meaning of the name for which it is a pet form.

Popularity of Allie

The Popularity of Allie: According to recent government statistics, Allie was not in the 100 most popular baby girl’s names in Scotland in 2013. If you are looking for a distinctive name, this is good.

Famous People with the Name

Here are a few famous people with the Allie name:

• Allie Moss American musician and songwriter.
• Allie MacDonald Canadian actress.
• Allie Grant American actress.

Variations of the Name

Allie can also be spelt Ally or Al for short.

Useful Resources

• Discover other Scottish girls’ names on our website.