Sally Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sally Name at a Glance

Name	Sally
Meaning	Diminutive of Sarah: princess. Sally is now considered a name in its own right.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sally Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sally means “Diminutive of Sarah: princess. Sally is now considered a name in its own right”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sally Name Origin

Our database records Sally under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sally a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sally is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sally

When considering Sally for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.