Alan (given name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈælən/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | English, Old Breton, Celtic, Norman French |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Allan, Allen, Allyn, Alen, Alin, Alyn |
| Short form(s) | Al, Allie, Ally, Ali |
| See also | Alun |
Alan is a masculine given name in the English and Breton languages. Its surname form is Aland.
There is consensus that in modern English and French, the name is derived from the nomadic Iranian people known as the Alans, who settled in Western Europe during the Migration Period.