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Valter

ˈval.ter
ˈval.tɛr
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

army
Fire Emblem characters
isograms
rulers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
classic120%
mature140%
formal100%
upper class80%
urban100%
devious65%
strong175%
strange120%
complex65%
serious100%

Meaning & Etymology

Valter is a spelling variant of the German name Walter, derived from the Old High German elements 'walt' meaning 'rule' and 'her' meaning 'army'. This variant is used in several European languages, including Scandinavian, Finnic, Slavic, Baltic, and Romance languages.

Etymology

Original Form:

Walter

Evolution:

The name evolved from Old High German 'walt' (rule) and 'her' (army), adopting the 'V-' spelling in various European languages.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valter

Related Names

wald

Roots

walt

Roots

hari

Roots

heri

Roots

Gualtiero

Variants

Walter

Variants

Walter

Variants

Wealdhere

Other Languages & Cultures

Walter

Other Languages & Cultures

Wouter

Other Languages & Cultures

Wolter

Other Languages & Cultures

Wout

Other Languages & Cultures

Walter

Other Languages & Cultures

Wally

Other Languages & Cultures

Walt

Other Languages & Cultures

Wat

Other Languages & Cultures

Valtteri

Other Languages & Cultures

Gauthier

Other Languages & Cultures

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