Wallie
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Wallie
Wallie is a diminutive or informal form of Walter, derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (forest/rule) and "hari" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or "forest warrior." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Scottish and German heritage, with notable historical use among common people and informal contexts rather than formal or religious settings.
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Etymology
Wallie is a diminutive or informal form of Walter, derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (forest/rule) and "hari" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or "forest warrior." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Scottish and German heritage, with notable historical use among common people and informal contexts rather than formal or religious settings.
Wallie currently ranks #10,862 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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