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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Ihateboris · 03/07/2026 08:17

I love it. My Labrador is called Walter 🤣

CoffeeBeansGalore · 03/07/2026 08:17

Another one here who grew up with The Beano - softy Walter being a target for Dennis the Menace.
It's old but not a strong name. I personally would not inflict it on a child.
If you want a traditional vibe:-
William
James
Peter
Samuel
George
Joseph
Ben
Edward
Thomas
Daniel

Enko · 03/07/2026 08:16

I love it. It was on our list of possibles. I thibk its a strong name and it won't be one you will hear of many of yet everyone will know the name.

To me thats the perfect sweet spot for names.

Gardenisablooming · 03/07/2026 08:15

Nowt cute about Wally

Edenmum2 · 03/07/2026 08:14

I’m in my 40’s and have never heard of Walter the Softy. I would think of breaking bad but it’s not necessarily bad thing. I think it’s cute.

Treylime · 03/07/2026 08:12

Walter the softy is my first thought. My ds used to read The Beano annuals until a few years ago I assume he is still a character in it.
I don't like the nicknames either Walt/Wally aren't very nice.

SeasideDaisy · 03/07/2026 08:11

My friend had a little toddler called Walter, he is very cheeky and cute, it really suits him.. If you like it use it.

EmpressaurusKitty · 03/07/2026 08:09

I don’t know how popular the Beano is nowadays but a lot of people in the UK are immediately going to think of Walter the Softy. Or of ‘you wally’ meaning ‘you twit’.

OllyBJolly · 03/07/2026 08:09

Softy Walter in the Beano!

I know a few Walters - nice guys but not a good name.

CanterThroughChaos · 03/07/2026 08:07

My mind went straight to breaking bad

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 03/07/2026 08:07

Not for me but if you like it then go for it

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