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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Little rock; Handsome; Deer

We know you treasure your little one as much as a precious stone, so why not give them a name to show the world how dear they are to you? Alan is a masculine name with Celtic and Breton roots that has survived for centuries, giving it layers of intriguing history for your little one to uncover. Taking the meaning of "little rock" from the Gaelic ailin, Alan shows that baby is worth more than priceless gems. Its other meaning of "handsome" celebrates your little one's beauty. Alan also has charming ties to nature as a colloquial term for a fox and a possible expression for "deer."