Wolter

Wolter is a male first name that originates from Low German and is a derivative of Walter. The meaning of the name includes terms such as 'the army leader', 'the one who rules in the army', and 'the ruler over the army'. Its roots lie in Old High German.

What does the name Wolter mean?

The name Wolter, as a Low German variant of Walter, means 'the army leader', 'the one who rules in the army', and 'the ruler of the army'. It has its roots in Old High German, derived from the words waltan, which means 'to rule' or 'to govern', and heri, which refers to 'the army', 'the war band', 'the army leader', or 'the warrior'. In the Middle Ages, the name became popular through the influential poet and minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide. The oldest forms of the name are Walthari and Waltheri. Wolter is also used as a surname. Variations of the name include Valder, Valther, and Walder (Danish), Valter (Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish), Walther (German, Danish), Woidda (Bavarian), Walti, Wali, Walo (Swiss German), Walt (English), Valtteri (Finnish), Gauthier, Gautier, Gaucher (French), Gualtiero, Valtiero (Italian), Gualterius, Gualtherus (Latin), Valters (Latvian), Wouter, Wout (Dutch), Valtar, Valtare (Norwegian), Guálter, Gualtério (Portuguese), Valtier, Valtierra (Romansh), Volter (Swedish), Gutierre, Gualtierre, Galtero (Spanish), Valti, Valtika, Valkó (Hungarian), Waller (Rhenish), and Waltrina.

Where does the name Wolter come from?

The name Wolter has its roots in Old High German and carries meanings such as 'the army leader' or 'the one who rules in the army'. The composition consists of the Old High German words waltan, which means 'to rule' or 'to govern', and heri, which means 'the army', 'the war band', 'the army leader', or 'the warrior'. It is anchored in the Dutch and Low German languages.

How do you pronounce Wolter?

The pronunciation of Wolter is clear and two syllables: 'Wol-ter' [ˈvɔltɐ]. The open 'o' conveys a sonorous foundation, while the second syllable sounds shorter and more matter-of-fact. The gentle fading on '-er' gives the name a sober note. Wolter radiates straightforwardness and reliability - the sound is simple, yet with a distinct and stable presence.

When is the name day of Wolter?

Wolter's name day is celebrated on several dates: January 22, March 23, May 17, November 16, November 29, and December 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Wolter is among the less common first names. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd in the list of the most common male first names for newborns. Over the last ten years, Wolter has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Wolter Hasemann (German sculptor)
• Wolter Kroes (Dutch singer)
• Wolter Wierbos (Dutch jazz trombonist)