Walter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Walter Name at a Glance

Name	Walter
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1' Sir Walter Blunt. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Walter Whitmore. 'King Richard III' Sir Walter Herbert.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Walter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Walter means “'King Henry IV, Part 1' Sir Walter Blunt. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Walter Whitmore. 'King Richard III' Sir Walter Herbert”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Walter Name Origin

Our database records Walter under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Walter a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Walter is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Walter

When considering Walter for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.