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Walker

Originating as an occupational surname, Walker has traveled a long way from the 13th-century to become the appellation of esteem it is today. British in origin, Walker comes from the Old English wealcere, which means "to walk" or "tread." Far from leisurely strolls, the job entailed trampling on cloth mixed with water and lye to shrink or grow it. A fresh take on walking with purpose, it's no surprise that Walker has laid claim to novelists, playwrights, and astronauts alike. Who knows what direction this hard-working gender-neutral title will take your little one.
British Unisex
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Meaning

To walk, tred

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Pronunciation

WAH-ker

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Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Confident
  • Active

Compatibility

Walker pairs well with traditional or classic names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a modern touch to more conventional first names. Culturally, it fits in well with English or American naming styles.

Adventurous Independent Confident Active

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Walker Evans

Walker Evans

Photographer

Born: November 3, 1903 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Walker Percy

Walker Percy

Writer

Born: May 28, 1916 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Walker Hayes

Walker Hayes

Musician

Born: December 27, 1979 · Mobile, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Walker Smith Jr.

Walker Smith Jr.

Athlete

Born: May 3, 1921 · Ailey, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Walker Zimmerman

Walker Zimmerman

Athlete

Born: May 19, 1993 · Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Walker Original form
  • Уокер Cyrillic
  • 沃克 Chinese
  • უოკერი Georgian
  • ווקר Hebrew
  • ウォーカー Japanese
  • 와커 Korean
  • วอล์เกอร์ Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walker

What does Walker mean?
To walk, tred
What is the origin of Walker?
Walker has British origins.
Is Walker popular?
Walker has been viewed 103 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Walker?
Similar names include Kira, Felix, Zev, Zuriel, Tiana.
How do you pronounce Walker?
Walker is pronounced WAH-ker.

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