Alun is a Welsh variant of the masculine given name Alan. Notable people with the name include:Alun Anderson, Welsh journalist Alun Armstrong (disambiguation), several people Alun Cairns, Welsh politician Alun Davies (disambiguation), several people Alun Evans (disambiguation), several people Alun Francis, Welsh conductor Alun Hoddinott (1929–2008), Welsh composer of classical music Alun Jones (disambiguation), several people Alun Lewis (disambiguation), several people Alun Michael, Welsh politician Alun Owen (1925–1994), British screenwriter best known for the screenplay of The Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night Alun Pask (1937–1995), Wales international rugby union player and captain Alun Pugh, Welsh politician Alun Thomas (1926–1991), rugby union player for Wales John Blackwell (Alun) (1797–1841), Welsh-language poet who used the bardic name Alun