Walter
ruler of the army (Germanic)
Walter is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 434, with 15,845 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
ruler of the army (Germanic)
The name stems from the Germanic name Waldhar, meaning 'army ruler'. In the Philippines, Walter was adopted through American influence in the 20th century and remains a familiar, classic male given name across generations.
Walter is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wald' (rule) and 'hari' (army). It became firmly established in the English-speaking world following the Norman Conquest and entered the Philippine naming pool primarily during the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Wally' or 'Walt' in everyday Filipino conversation. It is often given as a standalone first name or paired in compound English names.
Related forms
- Gualterio Spanish
- Walther German
- Gautier French
- Gualtiero Italian
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Walter with common surname pairs
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Walter is the given name. The full name is Walter + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Walter a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Walter is number 434, with 15,845 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.