"Wally" meaning in All languages combined

See Wally on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Rhymes: -ɒli Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wally
  1. A diminutive of the male given names of Waldo, Walter, Wallabee, and Wallace. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names

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