Valter
Italian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Valter
Valter is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of Walter, derived from the Old Germanic elements "wald" (rule/forest) and "her" (army), meaning "ruler of the army." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark), Germanic-speaking regions, and historically among Christian populations, with notable bearers including Swedish and Norwegian nobles and historical figures.
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Etymology
Valter is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of Walter, derived from the Old Germanic elements "wald" (rule/forest) and "her" (army), meaning "ruler of the army." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark), Germanic-speaking regions, and historically among Christian populations, with notable bearers including Swedish and Norwegian nobles and historical figures.
Valter currently ranks #5,980 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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