Alan
- Pronunciation
- [A-lan]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- handsome, cheerful, noble
- Origin
- Irish
The meaning of Alan is "fair; handsome; cheerful".
Variant Forms
More Irish Cat Names
Other cat names that share Alan’s Irish origin.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan | help, little fire | Male |
| Aine | Ardent | Female |
| Ambros | Divine | Unisex |
| Ardal | High Esteem | Unisex |
| Arlen | Oath | Male |
| Bain | From Banbridge, Meaning Fair Bridge | Male |
| Barry | spear thrower, son of Harry, Marksman | Male |
| Becan | Small | Male |
| Biddy | Protective | Female |
| Blaine | thin, lean, source of a river | Male |
| Boynton | cartoon character by Sandra Boynton | Male |
| Brady | large-chested | Male |
Cymric Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the Cymric breed, including Alan.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Alf | English, "wise counselor" | Male |
| Alfie | wise counselor | Male |
| Alice | Truth, noble | Female |
| Alun | Irish, handsome, cheerful | Male |
| Amber | A hard brownish-yellow fossil resin, precious jewel | Female |
| Andreas | Strong & Manly | Male |
| Anwar | brighter, clearer | Male |
| Ape | Primate | Male |
| Arthur | Strong as a rock, noble, follower of Thor | Male |
| Aslan | Lion; Narnia character | Male |
| Avalon | island of apples | Female |
| Bam-Bam | Unisex |
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Famous People Named Alan
12 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Alan.
- Alan Coren was a British humorist and writer.
- Alan Cranston was a prominent figure in the politics of the US.
- Alan Cumming is known for his Broadway performances in ‘Cabaret’ and his role in the CBS drama ‘The Good Wife’.
- Alan Davies is best known for his stand-up gig, ‘Urban Trauma’.
- Alan Dershowitz is a famous American lawyer, who has authored many books.
- Alan Dundes was a prominent figure in the arena of folklore.
- Alan Greenspan is an influential American economist.
- Alan Hansen is a Scottish former football player and football and sports analyst.
- Alan Hovhaness was a great American composer who mixed Western and Asian genre of music.
- Alan Jackson is an American musician, songwriter, and singer.
- Alan Jay Lerner was a renowned American librettist and lyricist.
- Alan John Percival Taylor was one of the most highly regarded historians of the 19th and 20th century.
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