Sally (name)

Sally is an English language feminine given name. The name originated as a pet name for the Hebrew name Sarah, but has since become used independently. It is also a nickname for Salome and Salimeh, which are especially popular in the Eurasian country Georgia.[1] The name peaked in popularity in the U.S. in 1939, when it was ranked 52nd in popularity.

People

Sally Field is among the most famous people named Sally
Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut
Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates

Fictional characters

References

  1. Teresa Norman, A World of Baby Names (2003), page 309.
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