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Walter

Walter ranks #78 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 16 places, 510 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #78 among boy cat names.
Walter's popularity trend

Walter's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.02%0.04%0.06%0.08%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
510
across 16 places
Popularity rank
#78
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+8
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Walter mean?
/ˈwɔltɚ/2 syllablesOrigin: Germanic languages

Walter comes from Germanic elements meaning "ruler" and "army" or "host," together suggesting something like "army commander." It was a common name among medieval European nobility and has stayed a steady classic ever since.

Walter has an old-fashioned, dignified charm — the kind of name that sounds distinguished on a pet with a calm, steady presence and a bit of gravitas.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Walter shows up

Walter's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.3%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.2%
SeattleUnited States of America0.2%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%

Names like Walter

WallyWallaceWalkerWaldoWall-EWaltWallieWalleWaldenWaldorfWalleyBuster

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Old Man Dog Names

Walter means, by theme

WarriorRoyal & noble