Male Name
Walther
ˈval.tɐ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
isograms
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
66/100
classic160%
mature80%
formal140%
upper class120%
urban65%
wholesome100%
strong160%
refined65%
strange100%
simple100%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Walther is a German variant of the name Walter, derived from the Old High German Walthari, which combines the elements 'wald' meaning 'power', 'brightness', or 'forest', and 'hari' meaning 'warrior'. The name was popularized by the epic German hero Walther von Aquitaine and the Minnesänger Walther von der Vogelweide.
Etymology
Original Form:
Walthari
Evolution:
From Old High German to modern German as Walther
Source:
Old High German