Meaning: Power of the army
The story
Walter joins Germanic elements for authority or power and army. The name’s older meaning is a compound, distinct from the occupations or personalities of later bearers.
Nicknames
- Walt
- Wally
Spellings & variants
- Walther
- Wouter
- Gualtiero
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Walter comes from Old German.
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