Wallis

Variation of Wallace
"a Welshman, Celt"

Wallis Origin and Meaning

The name Wallis is a girl's name meaning "a Welshman, Celt".

Famously borne by the woman (born Bessie) for whom an English king sacrificed his throne, Wallis has the force of a masculine name, but the unisex charm of surnames like Ellis and Hollis.

Anthony Edwards revived it for his daughter, and we're hearing some buzz about it on Nameberry.

Famous People Named Wallis

  • (Bessie) Wallis Warfield Simpson
    Duchess of Windsor, American socialite; wife of Britain's King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor
  • Wallis Bird
    Irish singer,songwriter
  • Wallis Currie
    Wood, American actress

Wallis in Pop Culture

  • Wallis and Futuna
    islands in the South Pacific