Walter Dickinson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Dickinson — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Dickinson is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Walter is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe. The surname Dickinson: Dickinson is a surname and, rarely, a given name. People surnamed Dickinson (The list is divided into 100- and 50-years periods and then sorted by the first letter of given name and then by the first letter of middle name if it exists) Jonathan Dickinson (1663–1722), Philadelphia mayor Nathaniel Dickinson (pioneer) (1601–1676), founder of Hadley, Massachusetts Charles Dickinson (historical figure) (1780–1806), American attorney and duelist John Dickinson (1732–1808), U.S. solicitor, politician and Founding Father John Dean Dickinson (1767–1841), U.S. Walter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 599K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Walter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Walter

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.

Surname: Dickinson

English

Dickinson is a surname and, rarely, a given name. People surnamed Dickinson (The list is divided into 100- and 50-years periods and then sorted by the first letter of given name and then by the first letter of middle name if it exists) Jonathan Dickinson (1663–1722), Philadelphia mayor Nathaniel Dickinson (pioneer) (1601–1676), founder of Hadley, Massachusetts Charles Dickinson (historical figure) (1780–1806), American attorney and duelist John Dickinson (1732–1808), U.S. solicitor, politician and Founding Father John Dean Dickinson (1767–1841), U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Walter is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Walter by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Walter Dickinson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Walter Dickinson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Walter?
The first name Walter originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.
When was Walter most popular?
The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dickinson?
The surname Dickinson originates from English. Dickinson is a surname and, rarely, a given name. People surnamed Dickinson (The list is divided into 100- and 50-years periods and then sorted by the first letter of given name and then by the first letter of middle name if it exists) Jonathan Dickinson (1663–1722), Philadelphia mayor Nathaniel Dickinson (pioneer) (1601–1676), founder of Hadley, Massachusetts Charles Dickinson (historical figure) (1780–1806), American attorney and duelist John Dickinson (1732–1808), U.S. solicitor, politician and Founding Father John Dean Dickinson (1767–1841), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Walter Dickinson?
The name Walter Dickinson combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Dickinson originates from English.
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