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Wally

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 8
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: ruler of the army.
From Germanic roots in Waldhari, 'ruler of the army'.

Name day for Wally

April 8

Why this day? Wally is a short form of Walter, and shares its name day.

Wally is celebrated in the United States and Argentina on April 8; Brazil on May 3.

The story of the name Wally

Wally is a short form of Walter. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — ruler of the army, and shares its name day, April 8.

On birth records, Wally is rarely written as such: the Wallys are Walters (301,737 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Walter page. Wally is also a short form of Washington, Waldo, Waldina.

Frequently asked questions about Wally

What does Wally mean?

Wally is a short form of Walter, which means ruler of the army.

When is Wally's name day?

April 8, together with Walter: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wally a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Walter.

Wally's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Wally

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn90%
  2. Laureana88%
  3. Aline86%
  4. Lisa85%
  5. Simona85%
  6. Anna85%
  7. Brigitte82%
  8. Hanna82%
  9. Amira82%
  10. Amy80%

Bottom 10

  1. Indiana42%
  2. Frida43%
  3. Thiara44%
  4. Allegra45%
  5. Genesis45%
  6. Taiana46%
  7. Ailyn46%
  8. Nina50%
  9. Britany50%
  10. Coral50%

Love potential for Wally

Bottom 10

  1. Amelie42%
  2. Frida42%
  3. Coral42%
  4. Umma42%
  5. Taiana42%
  6. Zamira42%
  7. Dafne42%
  8. Alfonsina42%
  9. Danae42%
  10. Indiana43%

Professional potential for Wally

Bottom 10

  1. Jordana46%
  2. Umma52%
  3. Taiana53%
  4. Danna54%
  5. Alfonsina55%
  6. Tais56%
  7. Layla56%
  8. Coral56%
  9. Noa57%
  10. Thiara57%

Crush potential for Wally

Top 10

  1. Santina83%
  2. Amy83%
  3. Simona81%
  4. Jocelyn78%
  5. Joselyn77%
  6. Aline77%
  7. Lisa77%
  8. Sarai76%
  9. Danna76%
  10. Amira75%

Bottom 10

  1. Indiana42%
  2. Taiana42%
  3. Frida42%
  4. Luisiana42%
  5. Allegra42%
  6. Dafne42%
  7. Coral45%
  8. Amelie46%
  9. Thiara47%
  10. Ailyn49%
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