Alley

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English, French (Anglicized)

Meaning & History

From a Middle English personal name, Alli, Alleye, as forms such as Johannes filius Alli (Norfolk, 1205) make clear. This is of Scandinavian origin, cognate with Old Danish Alli, Old Swedish Alle.

Americanized form of French Hallé (see Halley).
Added 1/4/2016 by lilolaf
Edited 12/23/2022 by Mike C and LMS