Wally Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wally Name at a Glance

Name	Wally
Meaning	Diminutive of Wallace: Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Wally Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wally means “Diminutive of Wallace: Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger”. 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.

Wally Name Origin

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

Is Wally a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Wally

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