Is Allison an Irish or Italian name?

I have heard both.

Is Allison an Irish or Italian name?
Neither, its a Norman name
Reply:It was the name of Chaucer's Wife of Bath (Canterbury Tales).


According to behindthename.com it is in English and French use and was a a Medieval Norman form of Alice, occasionally used as a masculine name.
Reply:believe me, it's not italian 'cuz i'm italian. You can hear italian people with this name but it's not italian. it's english
Reply:Well, it is certainly NOT Italian. It is probably Irish or German.
Reply:I thought Scottish
Reply:I have no clue but I'm an Allison too!
Reply:It's a British name

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