William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Walter
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Ruler of the army, commander
- Pronunciation
- WAWL-ter
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Germanic 'wald' (rule) and 'heri' (army).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Alternate spellings
WaltherGerman
German form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Walter Cronkite
1916–2009
American broadcast journalist, anchorman for CBS Evening News for 19 years.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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