Gaulthier
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gaulthier
Gaulthier is a French form of the Germanic name Waldhari, composed of "wald" (forest/rule) and "hari" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or "forest army." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has medieval European roots, with historical prominence in French nobility and literature, particularly through the medieval legend of Wauthier.
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Etymology
Gaulthier is a French form of the Germanic name Waldhari, composed of "wald" (forest/rule) and "hari" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or "forest army." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has medieval European roots, with historical prominence in French nobility and literature, particularly through the medieval legend of Wauthier.
Gaulthier currently ranks #4,047 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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