Wallie

Scottish

"foreigner, stranger"

Wallie Origin and Meaning

The name Wallie is a boy's name.

Wallie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Wallace or Walter. Wallace derives from the Anglo-Norman French 'waleis' meaning 'Welsh' or 'foreigner,' while Walter comes from Germanic elements meaning 'ruler of the army.' This friendly, approachable nickname-name carries a vintage charm that fits with the revival of similar retro diminutives. Wallie strikes a playful, good-natured tone while maintaining enough substance to grow with its bearer. Though never extremely common as a formal name, Wallie has periodically appeared on birth certificates throughout the 20th century. The spelling variation with '-ie' rather than '-y' adds a distinctive touch to this cheerful, unpretentious name option.

Famous People Named Wallie

• Walter Henry "Wallie" Herzer American ragtime composer
• Wallie Coetsee South African golfer
• Wallie Branston Canadian racing driver
• Wallie Amos "W.A." Criswell American pastor and Southern Baptist leader