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Walt

Walt, short for Walter, is a boy's name of German origin. Meaning "commander of the army," this short and sweet name is sure to inspire a—let's say—commanding voice. As baby makes that milestone transition from first words, don't be surprised if they skip straight to full-blown sentences. Walt is derived from the old German name Walthari, combining "power" and "warrior." Most popular during the 1950s, its most notable bearer is, of course, Walter Elias Disney, American animator and founder of The Walt Disney Company. If you're looking for a retro baby name in need of a comeback, you've met your match.
German Male
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Meaning

Commander of the army

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Pronunciation

wolt

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Leader
  • Confident
  • Traditional

Compatibility

Walt pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a strong and authoritative touch to the full name. It complements well with traditional or vintage naming styles.

Strong Leader Confident Traditional

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman

Poet, Essayist

Born: May 31, 1819 · West Hills, New York, USA

Portrait of Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Entrepreneur, Animator, Film Producer

Born: December 5, 1901 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Walt Frazier

Walt Frazier

Basketball Player

Born: March 29, 1945 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Walt Original form
  • Вальт Russian
  • 瓦尔特 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Yiddish
  • Japanese
  • Βαλτ Greek
  • Georgian
  • 발트 Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • वाल्ट (Wālṭ) Hindi
  • וואַלט (Valt) Yiddish
  • ウォルト (Uoruto) Japanese
  • ვალტ (Valt) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walt

What does Walt mean?
Commander of the army
What is the origin of Walt?
Walt has German origins.
Is Walt popular?
Walt has been viewed 93 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Walt?
Similar names include Liam, Malaika, Tatum, Umoja, Kade.
How do you pronounce Walt?
Walt is pronounced wolt.

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