Alan

American  

[al-uhn] / ˈæl ən /

noun

1. a first name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”

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Example Sentences

Alan Dershowitz, who is working as a consultant to Daedone’s legal team, called the indictment extremely dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

And belying urban legends, there was no link to the Biblical story of Adam and Eve or the death of computing pioneer Alan Turing.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Budget airlines are at higher risk because they have razor-thin margins and rely on high customer volume, said Alan Fyall, an associate dean of the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

But failed attempts by Finn Azaz and Alan Browne paved the way for Jan Kliment to complete a whirlwind tale of Irish heartache and send the Czechs into Tuesday's decider with Denmark.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At the end of 2007, Bear Stearns had nevertheless invited Eisman to a warm and fuzzy meet and greet with their new CEO, Alan Schwartz.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis