Allen Name Meaning
The name Allen comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Allen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Allen Name Meaning
English, ScottishVariant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet. Another is the American film director and actor Woody Allen (1935-), who took the stage name Allen...
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