US Popularity Rank: 3185

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Nobleness, nobility; Defending men; Elf counsel

Ally is a cute English diminutive form of many classic titles and is typically given to boys and girls. With beloved characters like Allison from The Breakfast Club and the titular role from the 90's drama Ally McBeal, Ally has been a household name for decades. Commonly associated with Alison, Alexandra, and Alice, this baby name is of French, German, and Greek origin. Derived from the Old French name Aalis, which stems from the German Adalheidis, Ally directly translates to "nobleness" and “nobility.” From the Greek Alexander, it gains the meaning “defending men,” while it signifies “elf counsel” when taken from Alfred. Whether baby is born to be a little grunge majesty or simply the main character of any story, the name Ally won't lead them astray.