Alan

Alan is a name of Gaelic origins that is traditionally given to boys. The earliest record of the name was brought into England by the Dukes of Brittany. There are different meanings to the name Alan. The meaning of Alan is 'handsome'. In Ireland, however, the name means 'little rock' and the Gaelic meaning is 'harmony'. It is also the ethnic name of the Old Iranian tribe who migrated to Europe and due to its massive influence, many families used Alan as a surname. Since there are numerous forms of the name, there is more than one spelling of the name. The Scottish-Gaelic variant of the name is Àlainn which means 'beautiful' and in Breton, Alan means 'deer'. The most notable name bearer is Alan Turing. Turing was a computer visionary, whose calculations helped to build one of the world’s earliest computers that was used to crack German codes in the Second World War.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

handsome, cheerful

Origin

Irish

Numerology

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

L is for little, the little things you do.

A is for activities, for you have many.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Alan lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Alan

• Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman English actor
• Alan Cumming Scottish actor
• Alan Davies English comedian
• Alan Irwin Menken American composer and pianist
• Alan Erwin Ball American screenwriter, producer, and director

Alan in Pop Culture

• Remus legendary founder of Rome; twin of brother Romulus
• Remus Lupin werewolf in the "Harry Potter" series
• Uncle Remus main character in stories by Joel Chandler Harris (Disney's Song of the South)
• Remus planet in "Star Trek"
• Remus Thomas Sanders darker Creative side, twin of Roman