Wally

Male

Meaning

Diminutive Form Of Walter Or Wallace

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔli/

Traits associated with the name Wally:

Dogs named Wally tend to be loving, good-natured, loyal, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Wally?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for classic names.

Is Wally a good dog name?

Wally has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Wally isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,829
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New York City Dog Name Database
456
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Wally is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Wally was, in the past month, the 1225th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Wally is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Wally was viewed 147 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Wally's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Wally is most adored in Minnesota, Massachusetts and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, New Jersey and New Mexico.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Wally.

Most popular breeds named Wally:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Dachshund
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Poodle

Famous dogs named Wally:

  • comics icon A dachshund named Wally appeared in the comic book Drabble by Kevin Fagan.

Wally is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes a lovable, goofy character from classic "Where's Waldo" books.

Dog names like Wally:

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Clever, crafty; from the tricky river
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A common old man grumpy name
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the furcula of a domestic fowl
Wally dog name meaning

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