Walter
Walter is a given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements wald, meaning "rule", and heri, meaning "warrior". It is a popular name in many English-speaking countries.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Walter is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements wald, meaning "rule", and heri, meaning "warrior". The name was brought to England by the Normans and was popular in the Middle Ages. It was revived in the 19th century.
Notable people named Walter[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Walter, including:
- Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, soldier, and writer
- Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian
- Walter Cronkite, an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years
- Walter Disney, an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The name Walter has been used for many characters in popular culture, including:
- Walter White, the main character in the television series Breaking Bad
- Walter Bishop, a character in the television series Fringe
- Walter Mitty, the main character in James Thurber's short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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