Wally
WAH-lee
Popularity
#6420
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
5,085
Peak Year
#185 in 1959
First Recorded
1910
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Wally is often a diminutive of Walter, a Germanic name meaning 'powerful warrior' or 'ruler of the army'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Wally Amos
Famous for creating Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wally Szczerbiak
Former professional basketball player
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