Allen

American  

[al-uhn] / ˈæl ən /

noun

1. (Charles) Grant (Blairfindie) Cecil PowerJ. Arbuthnot Wilson, 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.

2. Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.

3. Fred John Florence Sullivan, 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.

4. Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.

5. Gracie Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).

6. Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

7. William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.

8. (William) Hervey 1889–1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.

9. Woody Allen Stewart Konigsberg, born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.

10. a first name.

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Allen ¹ British  

/ ˈælən /

noun

1. Ethan. 1738–89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont

2. Lily (Rose Beatrice) , born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release

3. Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone

4. Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

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Allen ² British  

/ ˈælən /

noun

1. a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles)

2. a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim

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“It’s super hard because you’re trying to impress, but there are a lot of things you’re trying to balance,” Allen said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Even so, “A Different World,” being a spinoff of “The Cosby Show,” faced different backroom hurdles before its executive producer Debbie Allen got her long-sought greenlight.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

The most recent filings show a director, Ben Allen, left the role last month.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Next up the Chargers and their shaky defense will face Josh Allen and the Bills, who have scored 77 points through their first two games.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

“There's Wes again, in Level Four, Allen and Beatrice in Level Three, Grace in Level Two. They showed me yesterday so I wouldn't embarrass them.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton