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Thoughts on Walter?

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verdas · 03/07/2026 08:06

It’s a family name and our daughter also has an older family name. I’m just worried it’s too old/strong. Other older boy name suggestions are welcome!

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Hotandpointy · 03/07/2026 23:20

I know a young Walter with a sister named Phoebe, I was a little surprised at first as it’s unusual these days but got used to it very quickly and he hasn’t had any issues with teasing or anything.
Makes a refreshing change from the sea of Albies, Teddies and Judes imo.

Specialneedsnightmare · 03/07/2026 22:36

Walter Bishop anyone?!

Dee51121 · 03/07/2026 22:25

Some of these references, bloody hell.

I'm surprised by the negativity, I don't think it's a particularly controversial choice. I reckon most people wouldn't bat an eyelid to you introducing a Walter in your day to day life. If you like it, go for it.

ApolloandDaphne · 03/07/2026 18:15

I know a lovely golden retriever called Walter. He is naughty but beautiful!

LlynTegid · 03/07/2026 18:11

Not keen, but not a name I would argue should not be given.

Allseeingallknowing · 03/07/2026 18:10

TheRealWhacker · 03/07/2026 15:34

Walt/walter is a slang term for someone who lies about their military service or other stuff to try and make themselves look good (as in Walter Mitty) so I personally wouldn’t use it.

Who is going to remember that these days- unless they’re very old!

Allseeingallknowing · 03/07/2026 18:10

24Dogcuddler · 03/07/2026 15:30

There’s a Muppet called Walter. I also thought of the Beano character.
Only even known one and he must’ve been born in the 1930s.
I wouldn’t use it for a baby sorry.

All these old names have come back though,eg Arthur!

midlifeattheoasis · 03/07/2026 15:42

I really like it

Eifla2o18 · 03/07/2026 15:39

I love it.

Overtheatlantic · 03/07/2026 15:36

Same vibe as Mabel and Hazel, Edmund and George. Very late 19th century.

TheRealWhacker · 03/07/2026 15:34

Walt/walter is a slang term for someone who lies about their military service or other stuff to try and make themselves look good (as in Walter Mitty) so I personally wouldn’t use it.

Snorlaxo · 03/07/2026 15:33

Not if your surname is White

24Dogcuddler · 03/07/2026 15:30

There’s a Muppet called Walter. I also thought of the Beano character.
Only even known one and he must’ve been born in the 1930s.
I wouldn’t use it for a baby sorry.

TamarindCottage · 03/07/2026 15:20

Love the name Walter: it’s the name of one of my dad’s closest friends

Helenbelena · 03/07/2026 15:14

I don’t like Walter, Walt or Wally at all, sorry

saveforthat · 03/07/2026 14:27

My mind went to Walter, the fiance in Sleepless in Seattle, who was a bit of a wimp.

Peanutlicious · 03/07/2026 14:24

I thought of Walter White from Breaking Bad

Instructions · 03/07/2026 13:05

That's my dad's name. He's in his mid 70s. If I ever meet another Walter I think of my dad and my dad is lovely so it's a very positive association for me!

dancehysterical22 · 03/07/2026 12:57

Love it 💙

Bridgertonisbest · 03/07/2026 12:56

I knew a guy called Walter. He hated it and went by his second name (whilst also insisting that, as it was a family name, his first born son would also have the name. Not the only reason I didn’t have his children 😂

Berlinlover · 03/07/2026 12:44

No, but I live in Ireland where a name like Walter would be out of the question. If you’re living in the UK you’d probably just about get away with it.

MirrorMirror1247 · 03/07/2026 12:25

I'm 39 and immediately thought of Walter the Softy! But then there's also Walt Disney, and he didn't do too badly for himself.

UrsulaBelle · 03/07/2026 12:23

I don't mind Walt, but Walter takes me straight to the Beano character.

Ladybyrd · 03/07/2026 11:29

What did the poor child ever do to you?

NamingNoNames · 03/07/2026 11:09

If you love it then use it. I quite like Norman but I doubt that would be popular on here.