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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

Related Names

wald

Roots

walt

Roots

hari

Roots

heri

Roots

Waldhar

Variants

Walter

Variants

Waltheri

Variants

Wealdhere

Other Languages & Cultures

Valter

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Walter

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Wouter

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Wolter

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Wout

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Walter

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Wally

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Walt

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Wat

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Valter

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