Girl
Wallis
WAL-is
Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage
✦ Meaning
“From the Old French 'Waleis' meaning Welsh, historically used as a surname. Made famous by Wallis Simpson, the name carries sophisticated old-money elegance.”
Popularity Over Time
Wallis is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Old EnglishOld French
Syllables
2
Nicknames
WallyLis
Style
ElegantClassicMinimal
Famous Bearers
- Wallis Simpson (Duchess of Windsor)
- Wallis Day (actress)
People Also Ask
From the Old French 'Waleis' meaning Welsh, historically used as a surname. Made famous by Wallis Simpson, the name carries sophisticated old-money elegance.
Wallis is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Wallis include Wally, Lis.
Names that pair beautifully with Wallis include Vera, Clara, Imogen, Cordelia.