Meaning and Origin of the NameWally

The name Wally has English origins and is commonly short for the names Wallace and Walter. Other variations of this name include Wallie, Walley, Walli, or Walle. Wally is typically a boy’s name.

The meaning of Wally can refer to Welshman or stranger. In German, Wally means rules or conquers. As of 2017, in England, the popularity of Wally did not rise to the top 100 most popular names.

Popularity

Wally was not in the top 100 baby names in England in 2018.

Famous People with the Name Wally

In pop culture, the name appeared in the comedy sitcom, “Leave it to Beaver,” played by Tony Dow. The movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” used the name for its destination theme-park called, Wally World.

Some famous people with the name Wally include:

• Wally West – Popular DC Comics superhero.
• Wally Downes – Former English football player; a manager and coach. Currently, he is managing League One side AFC Wimbledon.
• Wally Amos – Most famous for being the founder of Famous Amos cookies and The Cookie Kahuna. He is also an author and TV personality.
• Wally Schirra – An American naval aviator and also an astronaut with NASA.

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