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Walter

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MistletoeMeadow · 14/12/2021 16:58

Expecting a second baby boy next year. Interested in views on Walter, which I think I love but someone today told me it was “posh” sounding.

What do you think? Previously liked Wilfred but so many of those about now…

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RuthW · 15/12/2021 12:20

Nice. I know a baby Walter

Enko · 15/12/2021 12:03

I love Walter as a name good choice

Classica · 15/12/2021 10:34

[quote TyrannosaurusRights]@Classica it’s a bit of an insult in those circles. Being a Walt (as in Walter Mitty) - someone who makes up usually elaborate stories of being in the military.[/quote]
Ah, I didn't know that. But it makes sense. I can imagine that an impressive and decorated (and fictional) military career ranks high on the lies that Walter Mitty types like to tell. Lots of fighter pilots I bet!

Largethighsbadeyes · 15/12/2021 08:01

I like it! I'd shorten it to Walt which I think sounds lovely and not common.

MintyGreenDream · 15/12/2021 07:57

Breaking Bad

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MistletoeMeadow · 15/12/2021 07:56

@Mumofgirls2017
Funnily enough my DH not too enthusiastic for it either at the moment.

It means “strong warrior” so I’m surprised a few have said it sounds wet.

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MistletoeMeadow · 15/12/2021 07:54

@LittleRoundRobin
I’m not sure they were pulling my leg - they know an Earl with the first name Walter which I think is who they associate the name with. Regardless, being “posh” isn’t a positive attribute for me so it’s potentially a good thing that you say it isn’t.

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Mumofgirls2017 · 15/12/2021 06:56

I like it and think popularity is rising… but hubby says it’s wet 😔

LittleRoundRobin · 15/12/2021 00:22

Oooh, no. He WILL be called Wally. It's not 'posh' either @MistletoeMeadow So whoever told you that was pulling your leg.

Anystarinthesky · 15/12/2021 00:11

I don't like it, I think it is the Beano connection.

DramaAlpaca · 15/12/2021 00:04

It's better than Wilfred but that's not saying much.

TyrannosaurusRights · 14/12/2021 23:57

@Classica it’s a bit of an insult in those circles. Being a Walt (as in Walter Mitty) - someone who makes up usually elaborate stories of being in the military.

FAQs · 14/12/2021 19:56

Love it! It sounds good when the ‘t’ is pronounced if people say wa er it doesn’t have the same charm.

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MistletoeMeadow · 14/12/2021 19:52

@luverlybubberly
You are quite right that it shouldn’t matter but I’m not the kind of confident person that doesn’t care what others think! I don’t want to give my baby a name that a significant proportion of people might think is awful. Going to consider demoting it to a middle name…

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luverlybubberly · 14/12/2021 19:47

Does it matter what stranger thinks ? No name is going to be 100% approved. Don't forget that the demographic or this site is not reflective of the real world. Thanks

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MistletoeMeadow · 14/12/2021 19:41

Interesting…I think there are more that are less keen on Walter than those that are pro. I think I’m going to reconsider Confused

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Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 14/12/2021 19:25

Gun manufacturer/brand?

AgathaX · 14/12/2021 19:13

Not keen at all. It's not a named that's aged well.

Classica · 14/12/2021 19:06

@TyrannosaurusRights

I really like it but as we have military links we can’t use it.
why is that?
TyrannosaurusRights · 14/12/2021 19:03

I really like it but as we have military links we can’t use it.

Classica · 14/12/2021 19:03

@Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g

Walter Matthau! How could I have forgotten him. The Odd Couple is a hysterically funny film.
Such a good film
Kanaloa · 14/12/2021 19:01

Makes me think of Walter White. Not the best association in the world but probably the most contemporary for the name Walter. I’m not massively keen on the sound of it but there are worse names… Libatius springs to mind.

luverlybubberly · 14/12/2021 19:00

Children are more likely to think Walt Disney if that's ok with you ? (Some people don't like
Disney)

luverlybubberly · 14/12/2021 18:59

Just checking that your surname isn't White?

Walter White is the lead character in Breaking Bad and while it may not age well in the future, people who are adults now will thinking drug dealer

iwanttobeonleave · 14/12/2021 18:59

I immediately shortened it to Wally.

I don't dislike it but there are better names.

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