Walter or Valter?
Two spellings, side by side.
Walter and Valter are two spellings of the same sound. Walter is listed with the meaning "Walter comes from the Germanic Walthari, from wald 'rule' and hari 'army', so 'ruler of the army'" and Valter with "Form of walter". Walter is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Walter | Valter |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Walter comes from the Germanic Walthari, from wald 'rule' and hari 'army', so 'ruler of the army'. | Form of walter. |
| Origin | German | Scandinavian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Wal-ter | Val-ter |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Walter and Valter
Is Walter or Valter more common?
Walter is more often searched and saved on this site; Valter is also used.
Do Walter and Valter mean the same?
Walter: "Walter comes from the Germanic Walthari, from wald 'rule' and hari 'army', so 'ruler of the army'". Valter: "Form of walter".
How do you say Walter?
In parts: Wal-ter. Valter is said the same way.
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