Walter
Army commander
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Origin and meaning of 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.
Variants around the world
How Walter sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Walter Scott— writer
- Walter Gropius— architect
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What does the name Walter mean?
The name Walter means Army commander.
What is the origin of the name Walter?
Origin of Walter: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Walter?
International variants of Walter: Gualtiero, Gauthier, Walther, and Valter.