Walter

Germanic army ruler

Walter is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, from elements meaning "ruler of the army." It was common throughout the 20th century but has declined in popularity: Uncle Walter always told the best stories.

The name appears in various cultural references, from Walter White in *Breaking Bad* to Walter Mitty, the archetypal daydreamer.

Muppet

Kermit

  • GonzoEccentric felt performer
  • ScooterAffectionate personal name
  • StatlerHistoric hotel chain founder

Rowlf · Waldorf · Pepe · Rizzo · Beaker · Bunsen · Gary · Robin · Constantine

classic

vintage

Quality from past eras

heritage · retro · nostalgic · mid-century · grandpa · grandfather · ancestral · bygone · historic · dignified

name

Ralph

Male given name

  • HenryGermanic masculine name
  • GeorgeTraditional male name
  • EdwardTraditional masculine name

Albert · Harold · Arthur · Clarence · Eugene · Howard · Lawrence · Leonard · Louis · Norman

literary

Raleigh

North Carolina capital

fiction · narrative · novel · storytelling · imagination · fantasy · escapism

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

WalterWanda

Slavic feminine given name

Wilma · Wendy · Winifred · Wilhelmina · Gertrude

Phrases
Family

Walt, Walters

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G