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…

I love Walter, could maybe live with it shortened to Wal but Wally is a terrible nickname.

I know a little Walter. He is gorgeous. You couldn't fail to love the name after meeting him.

Walter/Walt is nice and a refreshing change from some of the more popular vintage names. I also like Wilbur.

Will you be birthing a 90 year old?

I know a 7 year old American Walter. I love it. was a bit at first but the Walter in question is utterly adorable and his parents are two of the best people I know. He goes by Walt. I love it.

When I get bored in church I read the names of the men on the indoor memorial for those killed in WW1. Walter is the only name among them that hasn't made a major comeback. I assumed because of Where's Wally? There was a Walter Hottle Bottle in Jack & Jill comic. He had amazing night time adventures. I also thought of Sir Walter Raleigh. I love the short form Watt, as I know a Walt (in the armed forces, Walter Mitty sense). I say go for it. Good middle name too.

There was a young boy in Lost called Walt and liked it then. Walter still sounds too old man to me though.

@Mamamamasaurus
I hope not!!

@cheapskatemum
Thanks. Hadn’t thought of Sir Walter Raleigh. I think the most famous historical Walter in my mind was Sir Walter Scott. There are a few Walters in Dickens novels too.

Anne Shirley's father was Walter, and she named one of her sons Walter too.

Awful & wet.

It's great and not one of the over popular boys names of the moment like Oscar or Alfie. Go for it.