Walter Fraga

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Fraga — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Fraga 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 Fraga: Agustín Fraga (born 2002), Argentine rugby union player Alex Fraga (born 1986), Brazilian footballer Alberto Fraga (born 1956), Brazilian police officer and politician Alfonso Fraga-Pérez (born 1941), Cuban attorney and diplomat Arminio Fraga (born 1957), Brazilian economist Augusto Fraga (1920–2000), Portuguese film director Augusto Pacheco Fraga (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Chico Fraga (born 1954), Brazilian footballer Dan Fraga (born 1973), American comic book artist Denise Fraga (born 1964), Brazilian actress Edimar Fraga (born 1986), Brazilian footballer Eduardo Fraga (born 1973), Br. 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: Fraga

Spanish

Agustín Fraga (born 2002), Argentine rugby union player Alex Fraga (born 1986), Brazilian footballer Alberto Fraga (born 1956), Brazilian police officer and politician Alfonso Fraga-Pérez (born 1941), Cuban attorney and diplomat Arminio Fraga (born 1957), Brazilian economist Augusto Fraga (1920–2000), Portuguese film director Augusto Pacheco Fraga (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Chico Fraga (born 1954), Brazilian footballer Dan Fraga (born 1973), American comic book artist Denise Fraga (born 1964), Brazilian actress Edimar Fraga (born 1986), Brazilian footballer Eduardo Fraga (born 1973), Br.

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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 Fraga

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 Fraga:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Fraga?
The surname Fraga originates from Spanish. Agustín Fraga (born 2002), Argentine rugby union player Alex Fraga (born 1986), Brazilian footballer Alberto Fraga (born 1956), Brazilian police officer and politician Alfonso Fraga-Pérez (born 1941), Cuban attorney and diplomat Arminio Fraga (born 1957), Brazilian economist Augusto Fraga (1920–2000), Portuguese film director Augusto Pacheco Fraga (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Chico Fraga (born 1954), Brazilian footballer Dan Fraga (born 1973), American comic book artist Denise Fraga (born 1964), Brazilian actress Edimar Fraga (born 1986), Brazilian footballer Eduardo Fraga (born 1973), Br.
What are the origins of the name Walter Fraga?
The name Walter Fraga combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Fraga originates from Spanish.
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