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Boys Named Walter
This chart illustrates how many Boys were named Walter in the U.S. since 1880.
Records indicate that at least 610,736 boys have been named Walter since 1880 in the United States.
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User Comments about the name Walter
Comment left Jul 16, 2008: "I'm only 19 and growing up with the name 'Walter' was a hassle to say the least, although the minor teasing stopped around 7th grade (ironic because this stuff usually STARTS in high school). Being named after my grandfather (also taking his middle name, Joseph) who fought in World War II and after reading of the name's German roots (the majority of my ancestry is German) and being synonymous with 'powerful leader', I've come to accept it. I don't recommend naming your child Walter in this day and age but if your name is Walter, don't be ashamed of it." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jun 06, 2008: "Talking of African-Americans named Walter, one of them is the actor Walter Jones, born in 1970. We know him better, however, as Zack the original Black Ranger in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series - and this caused some racial controversy, along with Trini the original Yellow Ranger being played by the late Vietnamese-American actress Thuy Trang, and rumour would also have it that the original Red Ranger Jason (Austin St. John) was a Native American and the Green Ranger and later White Ranger Tommy (Jason David Frank) was either Italian or Irish (probably more the latter)." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 30, 2008: "I am a Walter and in my youth I never liked the name. In the early black & white movies or T.V. Walter was always a strong name but some where down the road movies and t.v. made the name Walter into a nerd. I always thought it was either an older man's name (because they were the only ones I knew who had it) or African American name. Later I read Walter was a strong, intelligent, talented yet sensitive name and that of a leader. Which to me was funny, because though I don't see myself that way people have always told me I was. Now I don't know what all that means but I have grown to like it and whenever I hear someone call out to Walter I always comment that I am a Walter too. I have noticed even a few Walter's younger than myself, I am a 48 yearold Walter Daniel named after my mother's father and he was strong, itelligent, talented and sensitive." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 16, 2007: "I had someone say of my name: "That's kind of an old man's name."" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Aug 15, 2007: "Sometimes people say it wrong. And everyone thinks its a cool name to have." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jun 24, 2007: "My husband is a Walter. He was the first Walter I knew under the age of 50. I've grown to love his name, as he is a wonderful person and he is definitely a classic himself." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 29, 2007: "In the UK it will be forever associated with Walter the Softy who was the victim of Dennis the Menace in the Beano comic!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 09, 2007: "Well I think, because Walter is a name easy to make fun off by saying wally etc etc. It makes it's owners tougher :D. Like stated, it is for warriors and leaders, which indeed got ridiculed in movies in the past (luckily Al Pacino sets the record straight in 'Two for the money' as Walter Abrams). I'm a Walter too and do get the occational laughs of friends because of my name. But I think it also pushes me to distinguish myself from the masses ( I'm not a quitter and never will be, if life kicks me I just kick back :D ). So yeah, all in all a good name :D" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Feb 21, 2007: "The meaning of this name is "great warrior" or "leader". My grown up son is called Walter and the name suits him to a tee - also my late father carried this name and it suited him just as well as my father and my son have very similar personalities. But whatever it's meaning, for me Walter is just a very, very beautiful name! Two thumbs up." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Feb 19, 2007: "Nobody else I know really has this name, except for my grandfather, for whom I was named. I also get mail address to my deceased grandfather, and my friends found my name in a phonebook." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Feb 08, 2007: "My name is Walter and it predisposes me to think beyond norms, and to engage my intellectual side. I think the name suggests distinction, which encourages me to strive for credibility. I like being one of a few with this name." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 22, 2007: "My great grandfather was named Walter back in the 1860's, as was my grandfather and father. I am the fourth one in a row. It is a great venerable name to have. No one ever forgets a Walter. I don't understand the TV and movie stereotype of Walter of being stupid and social misfits. I never met a Walter who was." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 25, 2006: "My son's name, I absolutely love it and what's more important, he likes it, too!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Sep 04, 2006: "My name is Walter. I love it. It makes me feels special and unique. It is a classic name of all times!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jul 17, 2006: "I never knew the meaning of my name "Walter". However it is not what my nature as the meaning tells." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jun 18, 2006: "Walter was the name of my late dad and I gave it to my son, now 14, as well. My son likes his name and his pals think it's really cool. He prefers to be called either "Walter" or "Walt"." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jun 07, 2006: "Solid, strong yet sensitive. I think of a very smart and creative person. Walter is the name of a successful person. A real winner!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 10, 2006: "I think it's a great name. It was my dad's name and I loved it so much that I gave it to my son who was born in 1991. His name has become quite unusual and especially young people often comment on how cool it is! Definitely thumbs up!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 26, 2006: "Walter is such a beautiful name. It's become quite rare but that makes it even more interesting. Definitely thumbs up!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 04, 2006: "Walter rocks! My dad was called that and I loved it so much even as a kid that I called my first son (born in 1991) Walter as well. The name has become quite rare but give it a few years and it will become fashionable again, I'm sure, like other names like Jack or James have. Overall it's a very cool name :-)" (Report as inappropriate)
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