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My father has this as his first name. Very unique. He said that his mom named him after a hollywood actor from their time period. One kid used to call him wallace, Ballace, elephant to make fun of him in school. I've never heard of anyone else having it as their first name until watching Wallace and Gromit. It seems more as a middle or last namey people right now. He likes that it's unique, and alot of people call him wally.

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Nicknames for Wallace: | Edit

Wal, Wally, Ace

Meanings and history of the name Wallace: | Edit

Wallace is of German origin and means "peaceful ruler."

Famous real-life people named Wallace: | Edit

William Wallace: (1272-1305) was a Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence and is today remembered as a patriot and national hero.

Alfred Russel Wallace, a 19th century naturalist who noted the clear distinction of animal species between the islands of Bali and Lombok in Indonesia. This division is now known as the Wallace Line.
Wallace Stenger, American novelist and historian.
Wallace Henry Thurman, American novelist during the Harlem Renaissance.
Wallace Stevens, American poet.
Wallace Shawn, American actor and playwright.
Wallace Beery, American actor.

Wallace in song, story & screen: | Edit

Charles Wallace Murry: a main character in the novel "A Wrinkle in Time".
Wallace (no last name), part of the animated duo Wallace and Gromit