Wallace
Meaning of Wallace
Wallace is a strong and timeless name for a baby boy. It has a rich history and is of Scottish origin. In American English, it is pronounced as WAHL-iss (/wɑːlɪs/), while in British English, it is pronounced as WOL-iss (/wɒlɪs/). The name also has a variation, Wally. Wallace has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least the late 19th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a beloved choice for parents who appreciate its classic charm. Whether you're drawn to its Scottish heritage or simply adore its strong sound, Wallace is an excellent choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as WAHL-iss (/wɑːlɪs/)
British English
- Pronunced as WOL-iss (/wɒlɪs/)
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Notable People Named Wallace
| Wallace Stevens, an American modernist poet, won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1955 for his Collected Poems and worked as an executive for an insurance company in Hartford, Connecticut. |
| Wallace Earle Stegner was a renowned American novelist, short story writer, environmentalist, and historian, known as "The Dean of Western Writers," who received the Pulitzer Prize in 1972 and the U.S. National Book Award in 1977. |
| William Wallace Wade was a highly successful American football player and coach, known for his leadership at the University of Alabama and Duke University, with numerous national championships and conference titles to his name. |
| Wallace Michael Shawn is a versatile American actor, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter, recognized for his roles as Vizzini in The Princess Bride, Mr. Hall in Clueless, and Rex in the Toy Story franchise. |
| Wallace Delois Wattles was an influential American New Thought writer whose work continues to be widely quoted and remains in print in the New Thought and self-help movements. |
| Wallace Smith Broecker - Wallace "Wally" Smith Broecker was an American geochemist known for his work on the global ocean conveyor belt and popularizing the term "global warming". |
| Wallace Foster Bennett was an American businessman and politician who served as a US Senator from Utah and was a member of the Republican Party. |
| Wallace Martin Greene Jr. was a four-star general in the United States Marine Corps and the 23rd Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1964 to 1967. |
| Wallace John Eckert was an American astronomer known for directing the Thomas J. Watson Astronomical Computing Bureau at Columbia University, which later became the research division of IBM. |
| Wallace Henry Thurman was an influential American novelist and screenwriter known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance, particularly his novel The Blacker the Berry, which delves into colorism within the black community. |
| Wallace Clement Sabine was an American physicist known for founding the field of architectural acoustics and for his work on Boston's Symphony Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics. |
| Wallace Spearmon Jr. is a retired American sprint athlete known for his expertise in the 200 meters and his impressive personal best of 19.65 seconds, making him one of the fastest 200 meter runners of all time. |
| Wallace Bernard Jefferson is a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas and a prominent appellate lawyer. |
| Wallace Chan is a Hong Kong-based jewellery artist and sculptor known for creating intricate designs within carved gemstones and for inventing innovative carving and polishing techniques. |
| George Wallace Ferguson McCain was a Canadian businessman and co-founder of McCain Foods, with an estimated net worth of $US 4.15 billion. |
