Walter
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Popularity
#271
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
633,415
Peak Year
#13,418 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Walter is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' and 'heri' meaning 'army'. Thus, it means 'ruler of the army'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Walter Cronkite
American broadcast journalist, 'Most Trusted Man in America'.
Walter White
Fictional character from Breaking Bad
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