Walter

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Walter

Walter is of Germanic origin, from the blend of wald ('power, command') and hari ('army'): it means 'commander of the army, leader'. Having reached Italy through the Lombards and Normans (where it also gave Gualtiero), the name later spread in its German and English form, Walter. It is common in Germany, the English-speaking countries and Italy, where it has a modern, international tone. Variants include the Italian Gualtiero, the French Gauthier and the Scandinavian Valter.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Walter in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• Walter Scott— Schriftsteller
• Walter Gropius— Architekt