Origin, Meaning, And History Of Wallace
Wallace is a unisex name derived from Anglo-Norman French ‘waleis,’ meaning ‘foreigner, Celt, Welshman.’ Similar surnames include Wallach, Sallade, Halla, Salvage, Ballance, Palace, Allan, and Wallack. This surname also has Jewish roots, which was adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries as an Americanized version for several Ashkenazic Jewish surnames, including Wallach.
Sir William Wallace, a Scottish hero who led the rebellion against the English in the 13th century, is remembered to use the name first as a given name. People with the name Wallace are mostly from Brazil, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The meaning of the name Wallace in German is ‘A Welshman.’ The name Wallace means ‘from Wales’ in Teutonic roots. Wallace means ‘stranger’ in American English.
The common variations of the name include Wallach (Welsh), Wallas (Welsh), Wallie (Welsh), Wallis (Welsh), Wally (French), Walsh (English), Welch (Welsh), Welsh (Welsh), and Wally (English).
Wallie, Walli, Wally, Wal, Ace, Lacey, Wilsie, Willisa, Walcie, Wiljo, Walace, Willus, Walsh, Wiles, Wilesha, Willesha, Wilkie, Wilgus, and Willies are the possible nicknames for the name Wallace.
There are several fictional characters with the name Wallace. Beth Wallace is a character in the soap operaPassions. Chris Wallace is a character in the BBC soap operaEastEnders. Eli Wallace is a character in the TV science fiction drama seriesStargate Universe. Nathan Wallace and Shilo Wallace are the characters inRepo! The Genetic Operafilm. Nicole Wallace is a character in the TV drama seriesLaw & Order: Criminal Intent.Wallace Wallace is a character in the novelNo More Dead Dogs. Charles Wallace Murry is the main character in the novelA Wrinkle in Time.
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Famous People With The Name Wallace
- Wallace Fitzgerald BeeryAmerican actor, well-known for his role in Min and Bill
- Wallace Hume CarothersAmerican chemist and inventor credited with the invention of nylon
- Wallace Leandro de SouzaBrazilian volleyball player, the 2016 Olympic Champion
- Wallace Michael ShawnAmerican actor, comedian and playwright, well-known for his roles in My Dinner with Andre, The Princess Bride, Clueless
- Wallace Stevens美国诗人,赢得普利策奖后,Poetry in 1955
Names With Similar Sound As Wallace
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Popular Sibling Names For Wallace
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Boy Sibling Names For Wallace
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Girl Sibling Names For Wallace
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Names With Similar Meaning As Wallace
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Wallace?
The name Wallace means a welshman or a celt.
2. What is the origin of the name Wallace?
Wallace has an English and French origin.
3. Is Wallace a popular baby name?
Yes, Wallace is a fairly popular name. Although the has gone down in popularity since the 1900s, it has consistently remained in the top 1000 names in the US (1).
4. Is Wallace a biblical name?
No, Wallace is not a biblical name. The name is derived from the Norman French ‘waleis’ meaning ‘foreigner.’
5. Is Wally short for Wallace?
是的,沃利是华莱士的爱称。公司名称uld have other short forms like Willy, Wallie, and Lace.
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