Alison

• (or Allison) So pretty! Just so pretty!
• It rolls off the tongue.  It's very pleasant sounding.  I have never known a Malcolm but it really catches me.  It's not too harsh sounding or too soft, the sound of it is just perfectly in the middle.
• it happens to be my name, but I love it anyway!  You have to go with the one 'l', though, because otherwise it looks like it's pronounced 'AHL-ih-sohn'.  Traditional Irish spelling.
• My favorite name! It reminds me of windchimes. Whenever I hear it, I get a chill. It's so beautiful and it works for any age! I am going to name my daughter this. I just love it!
• my name. I've always loved my own name, call me egotistical ;-) I like its strength, and that it doesn't end in an "eee" sound (which I think makes girls sound like dolls) and its versatility - works for a child, teen, or adult; professional sounding, yet not standoffish.