What does the nickname Whalio mean?

Question

My grandmother whose father came to US from Aus. used to call me Whalio. She wasn't sure of its meaning, but she said she thought it meant "little boy". I heard it might be from Ireland, perhaps Gaelic? Anyone know?

Wow, beth, where did you learn how to spell?

Answer 1

soz to tell ya but it means big boy in da norty sense