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Name Origin

Wallace is a Scottish surname and given name derived from the Gaelic elements 'Ulaidh' meaning 'Briton' or 'foreigner' and 'lais' meaning 'lake.' It traditionally signifies someone who lived by a lake in a region inhabited by Britons.

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Famous People

Wallace Stevens (1879-1955)

Poet

  • Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (1951)
  • Considered one of the most important American poets of the 20th century
  • Known for his experimental and philosophical poetry

Wallace Shawn (1943-)

Actor, playwright, essayist

  • Known for his roles in films like 'The Princess Bride' and 'My Cousin Vinny'
  • Prolific playwright, known for works like 'Aunt Dan and Lemon'
  • Wrote the essay collection 'Essays'

Wallace Huo (1979-)

Actor, singer

  • One of the most popular actors in China and Taiwan
  • Known for roles in TV dramas like 'Romance in the Rain' and 'The Journey of Flower'

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