Wally
Meaning of Wally
Wally is a unisex name that has its origin in English. It is pronounced as WAH-lee (/ˈwɑli/). A variation of this name is Waldo. In the United States, Wally has been given to newborns consistently over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has been ranked around the 5000-8000 range in terms of occurrence. This name carries a sense of familiarity and charm, making it a delightful choice for parents who want something playful yet timeless for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as WAH-lee (/ˈwɑli/)
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Notable People Named Wally
| Wally Hammond - Walter Reginald Hammond was a legendary English cricketer known for his exceptional batting and fielding skills. |
| Wally Schirra - Walter Marty Schirra Jr. was an American astronaut known for his achievements in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. |
| Wally Funk - Mary Wallace Funk is an American aviator, commercial astronaut, and Goodwill Ambassador, known for her pioneering achievements in aviation and space exploration. |
| Wally Weber - Walter J. Weber was an American football player and coach at the University of Michigan, known for his contributions as a player, assistant coach, and instructor of physical education. |
| Wally Amos - Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr. is an American television personality, entrepreneur, and author known for founding the Famous Amos chocolate-chip cookie and hosting the adult reading program, Learn to Read. |
| Wally Joyner - Wallace Keith Joyner, an American former professional baseball player, had a 16-year career and was an All-Star for the California Angels. |
| Wally Pfister - Walter C. Pfister is an American director and former cinematographer, best known for his collaborations with filmmaker Christopher Nolan, including winning an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Inception. |
| Wally George was a prominent American conservative radio and television commentator known as the "Father of Combat TV." |
| Wally Adeyemo - Adewale O. "Wally" Adeyemo is an American government official who currently serves as the United States deputy secretary of the treasury and was the first president of the Obama Foundation. |
| Wally Hayward - Wallace Henry Hayward BEM was a legendary South African endurance athlete known for his remarkable 60-year career and his achievements as one of the greatest 100-mile runners in history, including winning the Comrades Marathon five times. |
| Wally Fromhart - Wallace Leo Fromhart was an American football player and coach known for his time as the starting quarterback for the University of Notre Dame's football team. |
| Wally Cassell was an Italian-born American character actor and businessman. |
| Wally Yamaguchi - Yusuke "Wally" Yamaguchi, also known as Yamaguchi-san, was a professional wrestling manager and sports journalist who gained fame as the manager of Kai En Tai in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1998. |
| Wally Crouter - Wallace Clarence "Wally" Crouter was a prominent Canadian radio broadcaster, celebrated for his 50-year career at CFRB radio in Toronto, where he was the station's top-rated morning host. |
| Wally Savor is a former Australian international soccer player who played professionally for Sydney Croatia and represented the Australia men's national soccer team 23 times between 1984 and 1989. |
