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Comments and insights on the name Allyssa: | Edit

My name is Allyssa and I love it. There isn't very many "Allyssa"s spelled with two Ls. I have never really ran into anyone who had the same name as me, at least spelled the same. It makes me feel special :]
Me too! It's the only way to spell it!:)

Personal experiences with the name Allyssa: | Edit

Well, in my experience few people can spell it properly and usually mispronounce it when they first meet you. It looks so much more balanced than Alyssa though. We Allyssa's are a tough bunch with our own opinions and a will to match. Still we are a very loyal group. I read a card in Greece that says our name "Aliki" in Greek may be another name for the goddess Artemis. Neat, huh?

Nicknames for Allyssa: | Edit

Lys,Lyss,lyssa,ally, Lissy, Al

Meanings and history of the name Allyssa: | Edit

Greek "Aliki" another name for Artemis
or German from Adelaide

Famous real-life people named Allyssa: | Edit

Allyssa (A.A.) Riley, Author of the Key of Aramath.

Allyssa in song, story & screen: | Edit

Sadly there is much missing in this department. I don't know of any, but would love to have a song written about me--Allyssa's that is!:)