double l or a double l

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Allison is spelled with a double l or double l?
 

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I think you mean 'Is Allison spelt with a double l or a single l?'

Both Allison and Alison are commonly seen.

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What I mean is, do we say "with a double l" or " with double l"?
 

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Two ells, not two ayes.
 

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I agree - I'd say "with two ells" not "with a double ell." However, others might find it more natural to say "a double ell." If you use the latter, use the "a."
 

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I actually have a friend called Allison and when she is giving her name she always says "Allison - double ell".
 

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So I could just use it without the indefinite article?
 

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So I could just use it without the indefinite article?

You would be understood whether you use the article or not. However, I too would say "with two ells".
 

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So I could just use it without the indefinite article?

I would use the article, but with the example above, it's economical.
 
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