Walter

Pronunciation: [ w-AWLT-er ]

Girl Name #39,087 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Walter is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-AWLT-er.

Parents who love the name Walter often also consider Wanda, Walter, Warren .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #39,087
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Wal Way Walie Waltie

Also a Boy Name

Walter is also used as a boy name, ranked #271.

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Similar Names

Wanda Walter Warren Wallace Wade Ward Walker Washington

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walter

Is Walter a boy or girl name?

Walter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39087. As a boy name, it is ranked #271. Walter is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Walter?

Walter is pronounced w-AWLT-er.

How popular is the name Walter?

Walter is currently ranked #39087 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Walter?

Common nicknames for Walter include Wal, Way, Walie, and Waltie.

Is Walter a common or rare name?

Walter is an uncommon name, ranked #39087 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Walter

Walter is a girl name .

Is Walter a boy or girl name? Walter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,087 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #271. Walter is more commonly used as a boy name.

Walter is currently ranked #39,087 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Walter include Wal, Way, Walie, and Waltie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.