Walter

[MistletoeMeadow]

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…

@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.

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

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

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

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

@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.

@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.

Breaking Bad

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

[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!

I love Walter as a name good choice

Nice. I know a baby Walter

I really like Walter. My great uncle was Walter - he died at the age of 18 at Arras and was remembered so fondly by my great grandmother and grandmother that it has very strong positive associations for me.

Reminds me of my favourite book. The New Carpet by Walter Wall

Well now I’m really confused, some more positive opinions coming in! I guess there is no such thing as a name everyone loves

It isn't posh sounding.
It's a standard, fairly classic, now rarely used man's name with nns Wally or Walt.
I can see that some people would like it .

I didn't used to like it until I read about Walter Hamilton who was very gallant!

Don't like it
And it's deffo posh but nowt wrong with that lol

Love it, super cute

So cute! I love it

It isn't cute and it isn't posh. It's ok for a 90 year old. Just.

I think it fits with all the "old man names" that are very much in fashion, and have come across a couple recently BUT, I personally can't get past the idea of calling my child a wally.

Walter the Softy from the Beano. But that’s showing my age, probably.

I quite like it. Walt is a nice diminutive

My favourite W name is the timeless William despite it's popularity (just so many great namesakes!), but Wilfred is nice enough too in a retro Wilfred Owen sort of way (and the nn Wilfie/Wolfie is just adorable on a little one).

Walter would be my 3rd choice as it somehow feels even more retro to me than Wilfred, but I wouldn't worry about "Wally" - it's a bit of a dated insult and I suspect most Walter's get shortened to Walt (like Walt Whitman) instead.