Thoughts on Walter?

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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!

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

My mind went straight to breaking bad

Softy Walter in the Beano!

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

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’.

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

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.

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.

Nowt cute about Wally

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.

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

I love it. My Labrador is called Walter 🤣

No. Shortened to Wally. Wouldn't do that to a kid myself.

A nice name but reminds me of Walter White from Breaking Bad. The Beano ref is lost on me in my 40s.

I like it. I think it’s a strong name. It helps that I know a great one.

Try as I might, I can only see it as an old man's name. Apart from that, it's not horrible I suppose.

I read Walter and think White as in breaking bad.

Really bad. I don’t see it as a strong name.

No.

Walter is in our family (Grandfather) but I didn't inflict it on my children. Wally is not a good nickname to be stuck with.

A lifetime of "Where's Wally" jokes

I absolutely love it. One of my faves. Little Walt 🥰 Sadly voted by DH as we inadvertently gave DS a name which is easily teased 😭 so thought we should avoid the potential of Wally.

I really don’t like it, but maybe as a middle name?

Family name here too, but I don’t like it.

It's awful. Up there with Wilfred and Albert. First World War vibes.

Awful. Use it as his middle name.