Walter

/ˈwɔːltər/

Meaning & Definition

proper noun

A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'ruler of the army'.

Walter is excited to celebrate his birthday this weekend.

A surname derived from the given name Walter.

Mr. Walter is the new teacher at our school.

The name of various historical figures, including saints and nobility.

Saint Walter is commemorated in the church calendar.

A character in literature or popular culture, often portrayed as wise or comedic.

Walter White is a complex character in the TV series 'Breaking Bad'.

Often used to denote a generic male figure or a representative individual.

Every Walter in the meeting contributed valuable insights.

From Old High German Waldhar, composed of 'wald' (to rule) and 'hari' (army).

Walter Mitty

A daydreamer or someone who lives in a fantasy world.

Walt

A diminutive form of Walter.

Walther

A variant spelling of Walter, often used in German-speaking countries.

A cool or laid-back guy.

He's such a Walter; always relaxed and easy-going.

To bail on plans.

I can’t believe he Waltered out of the movie tonight.