Wallace

Wallace is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish origin, from an Old French word meaning 'foreigner' or 'Welshman,' used to describe Celtic inhabitants of Britain. It entered given name use primarily as a tribute to the Scottish hero Sir William Wallace, who led the resistance against English rule in the 13th century.

Wallace carries a dignified, literary quality — think Wallace Stevens, the American modernist poet. It's a vintage name with genuine historical backbone, perfect for parents who want something authoritative and distinctly uncommon.