walter

n. a common first name for a man.

n. A masculine given name; historically popular in English-speaking countries and of Germanic origin.

“My grandfather's name was Walter, but everyone called him Walt.”

“Walter was a remarkably common name in the early twentieth century, though its popularity has waned in recent decades.”

n. a family name or last name.

n. A surname derived from the given name, common in various European languages.

“The famous writer Alice Walker is sometimes confused with the poet Lucy Walter.”

“The professor introduced himself as Dr. Walter, explaining that his family had lived in the region for generations.”