Sally
Pronunciation: SA-lee (key)
Origin of the name Sally:
Originally a pet form of Sarah (princess), Sally is now bestowed as an independent given name.
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My sister's name is Sally. I love this name! I am suprised that there are not more little girls with this name.
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Sal
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Actress Sally Field
Astronaut Sally Ride
Actress Sally Whittaker- Sally in song, story & screen: | Edit
Sally Brown ("Peanuts" character; Charlie's younger sister)
Sally Albright ("When Harry Met Sally")
Songs 'Mustang Sally', 'Long Tall Sally', 'Lay Down Sally,' 'Sally the Camel'
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NameMapper Current Popularity of Sally by State
Global Popularity of the Name Sally
- #381 in Scotland
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