Walter
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What it means
Ruler of the army; powerful commander
Language
Old German
Culture
Germanic
Religion
Christian
Style era
vintage
Themes
strength · warrior
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
WaltWally
Alternate spellings
Walther
In other languages
Gauthier (French)Walther (German)Gualtiero (Italian)
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