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Allen

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Allen and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Creativity
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Integrity
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Intelligence
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Leadership
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Success

Famous People Named Allen

Allen Fisher

Allen Fisher (born 1944) is a poet, painter, publisher, teacher and performer associated with the British Poetry Revival.

CharismaCreativity

Allen Francis Doyle

Allen Francis Doyle is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the cult television series Angel.

CharismaCreativity

USS Allen (DD-66)

USS Allen (DD-66) was a destroyer of the United States Navy launched in 1916.

Allen Forte

Allen Forte (December 23, 1926 – October 16, 2014) was an American music theorist and musicologist.

IntelligenceKindnessWisdom

Allen Kingston

The Allen Kingston was an American automobile manufactured by the New York Car & Truck Company for motor agent Walter C.

LeadershipSuccess

Similar Names You Might Like

Alon
Hebrew
Shares a similar sound to Allen and means 'oak tree,' symbolizing strength and resilience.
Alistair
Scottish/Greek
Similar sound and a sense of classic, slightly reserved strength.
Arlo
Spanish/Old English
Shares a somewhat similar sound and evokes a sense of quiet determination.
Eamon
Irish
Similar sound and a sense of understated strength and heritage.

Allen in Other Languages

BretonAlan
CroatianAlen
DanishAllan
EnglishAlaina
EnglishAlana
EnglishAlanis
FrenchAlain
FrenchAlan

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