Who is Ally Dawson in real life?

Laura MaranoAustin & Ally Ally Dawson/Played by

What is Allie short for?

Alison, Allison, Allyson, Alexandra, Alex, Alanna, Alan, Albert, Alexander. Allie is a unisex given name, a nickname and, more rarely a surname. It is a diminutive form of several names beginning with Al-.

Is Allie a real name?

Surprise—Allie has become so popular that its actually a name in itself. It was probably derived from Allison, which means “nobility” and has been a first name in some parts of the world since medieval times.