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Walter

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Meaning

"Army Ruler"

From Germanic elements for rule and army, it entered England after the Norman Conquest and remained common through medieval periods.

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Popularity History of Walter

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Walter Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Walter.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Walter

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Famous Walters

  • W
    Walter Cronkite
    American broadcast journalist known as "the most trusted man in America"
  • S
    Sir Walter Scott
    Scottish historical novelist and poet

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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