Wallis

Wallis Meaning & Origin

About Wallis
The name "Wallis" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "w(e)alh" meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It was originally used as a surname to denote someone who was not of Anglo-Saxon descent. Over time, it has also been used as a given name for both males and females. The name "Wallis" carries connotations of uniqueness, diversity, and a connection to different cultures or backgrounds.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wallis are female.

Wallis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wallis in Braille

Here's how to represent Wallis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wallis in braille

How to Spell the Name Wallis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wallis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wallis in sign language

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