Sally name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Hebrew and Anglo-Saxon

Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: s(al)-ly

Meaning: Princess, Noble Lady, Form of Sarah and Noblewoman

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What does Sally mean?
Variations of Sally
Middle Names for Sally
How popular is Sally?
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Similar Names to Sally
Famous People Named Sally
Lists having Sally

What does Sally mean?

Eminent and Evergreen unisex name Sally is mostly used in French, English, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and Danish has its origin in Hebrew and Anglo-Saxon, meaning of Sally is "Princess, Noble Lady, Form of Sarah or Noblewoman".

Sally is short form of Sara. Sara is version of biblical, preeminent and in fashion Sarah. Sara is Nordic equivalent of The Hebrew Name שָׂרָה = Princess, Lady. Renowned and Ceaseless Sara is originated from Hebrew, Sara means "Inestimable, Form of Sarah and Beautiful".

Sally is abridged form of Sarah. Meaning of Sarah is Happy and Noblewoman is originated from Hebrew.. Sally is celebrated on October 9th.

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How do I pronounce Sally?

s(al)-ly is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Sally.

Variants of Sally

Saili, Sarah, Charita, Sharita, Sarra, Saraelizabeth, Carit, Charity, Shareeta, Sharon, Sara, Elizabeth

Names that rhyme with Sally

How popular is the name Sally?

Sally was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 204523 babies have been given the given name. When at its peak in 1939, 5266 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 52nd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 199 years. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 26 times Sally used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 2137 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

At its zenith in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, Sally used to be a common name in Sweden, first appeared in 2013 and over 1026 babies have been given the name in 6 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 6 years but it is still going strong. Also, Sally used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1952 and over 5341 babies have been given the name in 39 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1977,. After 39 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Queensland, Sally is a familiar name where it had been in use since for 19 from 1964 to 1989 and had secured the place in top 100 names.

In 1980, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 55 on girl names chart when 65 babies were given the name Sally. Over 990 people have been named Sally in Queensland.

Sally is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 153 on girl names chart when 33 babies were named Sally.

Over 1005 people have been named Sally in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1953 and was able to reach the top 1000 names. In 1990, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 910 on girl names chart when 26 babies were named Sally.

Over 718 people have been named Sally in France.

Sally is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 475 in 1995.

However things change on global perspective, Sally is extremely popular in Egypt where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in England. Also the baby name is popular in Sudan, Australia, Philippines, Iraq, Canada, Ghana, Kenya, New Zealand, Syria, Mozambique, South Africa and Gambia.

As per our research, over 990000 people has been named Sally globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			1209	194
2017			1050	242
2016			1176	210
2015			1140	221
2014			1169	209

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Sally in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	11	10	359	70
	0	0	0	1303

Numerological aspects of Sally

Your cornerstone represents your ability to adapt to every change. You aren't born to prove yourself to anyone but yourself. You never come up with a plan to achieve something but make your way as you go. Open up to people and let them into your world. You are your own best friend. The people with number 5 as their personality no are active and outgoing. You believe that all living beings on this earth were born to enjoy and not kill ourselves from work to survive.

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Edna - Trendy and Perpetual Edna is originated from Old Irish, Hebrew and Celtic bestowed upon both sexes, Edna means "Bliss, Eithne or Joy" is especially used in Hawaiian, Swedish and Danish. On baby girl chart, illustrous Edna was spotted at 461st position in 1972 in United States
Dan - Meaning of Dan is Jacob's Son or Cinnabar is used majorly in German and Mandarin. Its origin is in Old English, Latin and Hebrew is a unisex name
Sidney - Meaning of Sidney is From Saint Denis, Wide Meadow or Denise is rooted from Old French and Latin specifically used in English, English and Danish is used as a unisex name
Otto - Commonly used in Danish and Swedish durable and darling, Otto aimed at both genders, meaning of Otto is "Great, Wealth or Wealthy" is of Old High German and Germanic origin

Bobby - Used predominantly in Tamil and Telugu eminent, Bobby has its origin in Old High German and Germanic, Bobby means "Gloriously Shiny, Abbreviation of Robert or Strange" is a gender insensitive name

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Middle names for Sally

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Famous people named Sally

Sally Gerber, daughter of Daniel Frank Gerber
Sally Baldwin, former University of York social sciences professor
Sally Carrighar, American naturalist and writer
Sally Powell, local councillor
Sally Larsen, American artist and photographer
Sally Louisa Tompkins, humanitarian, nurse
Sally Edwards, best-selling author, entrepreneur
Sally Jones, British journalist
Sally Fairfax, wife of George William Fairfax
Sally Flynn, featured performer on 'The Lawrence Welk Show' television program
Sally Fingerett, American folk singer/songwriter
Sally Stanford, madam
Sally Gilpin, English ballet dancer and choreographer
Sally Ann Marsh, British singer and actress

Sally Belfrage, United States-born British-based 20th century non-fiction writer and international journalist
Sally Pederson, American politician and editor
Sally Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Huyton, British Labour Party politician
Sally Walker, lawyer and former senior university administrator
Sally Hunt, British trade union leader
Sally Stapleton, American photojournalist
Sally Sheinman, American visual artist, now based in the UK
Sally Kirkland, manager at Lord & Taylor
Sally Dworsky, American singer-songwriter
Sally Falk Moore, legal anthropologist and Professor Emerita at Harvard University
Sally Emerson, novelist, anthologist and travel writer
Sally Hampton, American writer and film producer living

Sally Sagoe, former English actress
Sally Sara, Australian journalist and TV presenter
Sally Mansfield, American television character actress; she also had a few small roles
Sally O'Reilly, writer, critic, teacher and editor
Sally Sussman Morina, Documentary Filmmaker and an Emmy Award and WGA Award-winning television Writer and Producer
Sally Dexter, English actress of stage and screen
Sally Ann Triplett, British singer and actress
Sally Carbon, represented Australia
Sally Long, dancer and motion picture actress from Kansas City
Sally Bundock, news presenter,
Sally Starr, movie actress from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sally Ridge, interior designer
Sally Nugent, English journalist who works for BBC News

Sally Merchant, Saskatchewan television personality and political figure
Sally Jenkins, American sports columnist and feature writer for 'The Washington Post'
Sally Ante Lee, mayor of Sorsogon City in the Philippines
Sally Mortemore, English stage, film and television actress
Sally McCallum, retired female track and field athlete
Sally Fletcher-Murchison, American ceramic artist who was born in Sacramento
Sally Ride, American astronaut, physicist, and engineer
Sally Hemings, enslaved woman of mixed race owned by President Thomas Jefferson of the United States
Sally Field, American actress and director
Sally Kirkland, American film, television and stage actress
Sally Clark, English solicitor who, in November 1999

Sally Dryer in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown as Actress
Sally Tatchell in Michelle as Writer
Sally Dennison in RoboCop as Casting Director
Sally Robinson in Medicine Man as Writer
Sally Singer in The September Issue as
Sally O'Herlihy in The Dunphy Show as Miscellaneous Crew
Sally Rosenthal in Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds as Producer
Sally-Jane Heit in The Secret of My Succe$s as Actress
Sally Bradford in Parent Trap... as Producer
Sally Frei in Coming Home as Actress
Sally Rand was a cinematographic actress, vedette and American erotic dancer.
Sally Kellerman characterized central role of Dr. Diane Turner in 1986 comedy and romance flick Back to School.

Sally Blane characterized central role of Rose Wentworth in 1934 comedy and crime film City Park.
In 1940, Sally Cairns played the role of Carol Bradford in action and adventure flick Covered Wagon Trails.
Sally Conway portrayed leading character of Queen Abmala Obsequos in 2011 adventure and fantasy movie The Instant Messenger Mission.
In 1934 western film, Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden West, Sally Darling played Jane.
In 1958, Sally Day portrayed the role of Brenda Bailey in crime movie Robbery with Violence.
Sally Drake, from 1976 drama and horror flick The Keeper, who characterized the Mae B. Jones.
Sally Eilers played leading character of Dorothy Haley in 1931 drama, romance movie Bad Girl.
Sally Farb played vital role of N in 1966 horror movie Take Me Naked.

Sally Forrest portrayed central role of Jane Tafford in 1951 crime and drama flick The Strip.
Sally Fraser, from 1956 horror and sci-fi film It Conquered the World, who characterized Joan Nelson.
In 1939, Sally Gray portrayed the role of Penny Parker in action and comedy movie The Saint in London.
Sally Ann Howes, from 1968 adventure and family film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, who played the Truly Scrumptious.
Sally Jordan played pivotal role of Sylvia in 1973 action, drama flick Savage!.
In 1994, Sally Marcellina portrayed the role of Susan in drama film Pergaulan.
In 1971 drama movie, The Yes Girls, Sally Muggeridge characterized Angela.
In 1975 film, Intimate Reflections, Sally Anne Newton characterized Jane.
Sally O'Neil, from 1929 comedy and drama flick Jazz Heaven, who played the Ruth Morgan.

In 1934, Sally Palmblad portrayed the role of Maja in drama film Unga hjärtan.
Sally Parr portrayed central role of The Girl in 1950 crime and drama film The Sun Sets at Dawn.
Sally Payne, from 1941 comedy and music film Robin Hood of the Pecos, who portrayed Belle Starr.
In 1928, Sally Phipps played the role of Betty Green in adventure and comedy movie Why Sailors Go Wrong.
In 1968, Sally Sanford portrayed the role of Luana Carlson in drama, romance flick Sappho Darling.
In 1974, Sally Smaller characterized the role of Narrator in documentary flick Dreams and Nightmares.
In 1932 comedy film, Don't Be a Dummy, Sally Stewart characterized Florrie.
In 1958, Sally Todd played the role of Suzie Lawler in horror and romance movie Frankenstein's Daughter.

In 1989 action and crime movie, Dip huet seung hung, Sally Yeh portrayed Jennie.
In 2010 comedy, sci-fi movie, Welcome Space Brothers, Sally Dana played Nurse and Deputy Kathy.
Sally Graham portrayed significant character of Smoking hooker in 2000 horror flick Nutbag.

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