Alyssa

proper nounattested in dialogue

//əˈlɪs.ə//

A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.

proper noun

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A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.
The leading lady's name is Alyssa Aldine - I think Aldine sounds like nice people; I suppose because the Aldine editions of books are so famous.
And throughout most of his days and nights, daydreamed about Brady's mother, liking everything about her. Particularly her name. Alyssa. Over and over, her name whispered inside his head. Alyssa. Alyssa. Beautiful.

Etymology

A 20th-century invention. Possible origins: * From alyss(um) (“a plant of the genus Alyssum”) + -a. * From Alicia, of Germanic origin. * From Elissa.

Alvarez · A surname from Spanish.Alvin · A male given name from Old English.always · At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

Alyssa · A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.

Alzheimer · Somebody with Alzheimer's disease.Am · Shortened form of America or American, particularly as used…AM · Member of the Order of Australia.

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