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Allen
"handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular..."
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- Boy
- Western numerology
- 8
- Indian numerology
- 8
- Characters
- 5
- Popular
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Allen is a baby name with English, Celtic context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome....
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Vallen
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238 family views
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Allan
Boy
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handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Handsome One; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest...
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