Sally

Girl's name

Sally is a diminutive of the name Sarah, which means "princess" in Hebrew.

Meaning Lady, princess
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 223
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sally Field - Actress known for "Forrest Gump" and "Steel Magnolias."
  • Sally Ride - First American woman in space.
  • Sally Hawkins - Actress in "The Shape of Water."
  • Sally Kellerman - Actress in "M*A*S*H."
  • Sally Struthers - Actress in "All in the Family."
  • Sally Phillips - British actress and comedian.
  • Sally Mann - Photographer known for intimate portraits.
  • Sally Jessy Raphael - Talk show host.
  • Sally Fitzgibbons - Professional surfer.
  • Sally Pearson - Australian hurdler, Olympic gold medalist.

Sisters for Sally

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Brothers for Sally

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Name Variants

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