Walter
Walter comes from Germanic Waltheri, with elements referring to power or authority and an army. The Normans brought the name to England. Its English usage is therefore distinct from its older Germanic formation, rather than evidence that Walter is a modern English phrase.
- Meaning
- Power of the army
- Name or word origin
- Germanic-derived name
Sources and meaning notes
The source supports the two historical elements; powerful ruler is replaced with the more specific documented formation.
- Behind the Name: Walter The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Male. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| France — trending | #1 Growth: 1224.00% | Rover 2025 country report |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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