The name Alan is often used as a boy's name. It originated from Irish. The meaning of the name is "handsome".
What Does The Name Alan Mean?
The name alan means your very athletic..... You luv 2 b outdoors and you have some weird facial expressions your very nice but sometimes your a little 2 nice and that bothers me and my frend
Alan is a popular masculine name. Its meaning is not known for certain. Nevertheless there are several theories regarding the same. Some experts feel it is of Old German origin, meaning 'precious'. Others feel equally confident it is a Gaelic name which is derived from the word 'ailin' which means 'little rock'.
The first name Alan was originally introduced to the English followers of the great William the Conqueror. Notable among these Bretons was Alan, the Earl of Brittany. He was rewarded for his loyal service with large estates in the newly acquired kingdom.
Alun is the Welsh version of Alan. There are many famous men with the name Alan. These include Alan Bean the American astronaut, Alan Bennett the English writer, Alan Alda the American writer, actor and director and the Alan Williams the Welsh Minister of Parliament.
The first name Alan was originally introduced to the English followers of the great William the Conqueror. Notable among these Bretons was Alan, the Earl of Brittany. He was rewarded for his loyal service with large estates in the newly acquired kingdom.
Alun is the Welsh version of Alan. There are many famous men with the name Alan. These include Alan Bean the American astronaut, Alan Bennett the English writer, Alan Alda the American writer, actor and director and the Alan Williams the Welsh Minister of Parliament.