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Walter

Walter is a boy’s name of Germanic origins. It derives from the Old High German Walthari, which is composed of the root words walt—”power”—and hari—”warrior.” Together, these create Walter’s meaning, “commander of the army.” This authoritative meaning will undoubtedly imbue baby Walter with a penchant for leadership and decisiveness. While Walter has been popular throughout history, it is notably underused in modern times, and makes for a fashionably retro choice for baby.
German Male
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Meaning

Commander of the army

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Pronunciation

WAHL-ter

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Traits

  • Resolute
  • Traditional
  • Intelligent
  • Distinguished

Compatibility

Walter pairs well with classic or vintage names for siblings, adding a touch of sophistication to the set. As a middle name, it can balance out more modern or trendy first names. Culturally, Walter fits nicely in traditional or European-inspired naming styles.

Resolute Traditional Intelligent Distinguished

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Walter Lippmann

Walter Lippmann

Writer

Born: September 23, 1889 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Actor

Born: April 5, 1883 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Walter Original form
  • Valter Portuguese
  • Вальтер Russian
  • Wolter Dutch
  • Valteri Finnish
  • Hindi
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • वॉल्टर (Wolter) Hindi
  • 沃尔特 (Walter) Chinese
  • ウォルター (U~orutā) Japanese
  • วอลเตอร์ (Walter) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walter

What does Walter mean?
Commander of the army
What is the origin of Walter?
Walter has German origins.
Is Walter popular?
Walter has been viewed 196 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Walter?
Similar names include Odessa, Xavi, Asa, Kwame, Zuberi.
How do you pronounce Walter?
Walter is pronounced WAHL-ter.

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