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Ville-Waltteri

Quick answerVille-Waltteri combines two Germanic elements: "Ville" derives from Wilhelm (meaning "resolute protector," from wil- "will" and helm "helmet"), and "Waltteri" is the Finnish form of Walter (meaning "ruler of the army," from wald "rule" and heri "army").

Germanic · Boy · 5 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,349
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables5
OriginGermanic
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters14
Numerology6 Chaldean 8
Global rank#2,349

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About the name Ville-Waltteri

Ville-Waltteri combines two Germanic elements: "Ville" derives from Wilhelm (meaning "resolute protector," from wil- "will" and helm "helmet"), and "Waltteri" is the Finnish form of Walter (meaning "ruler of the army," from wald "rule" and heri "army").

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Etymology

Ville-Waltteri combines two Germanic elements: "Ville" derives from Wilhelm (meaning "resolute protector," from wil- "will" and helm "helmet"), and "Waltteri" is the Finnish form of Walter (meaning "ruler of the army," from wald "rule" and heri "army"). This hyphenated name is distinctly Finnish, reflecting Finland's cultural integration of Germanic naming traditions, and became more common in Finland during the 20th century without particular religious significance.

Ville-Waltteri currently ranks #2,349 in the United States as a boy's name.

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