When was Walter most popular?

The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.

What are the origins of the name Walter Hord?

The name Walter Hord combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Hord originates from English.

Walter Hord — 599K & 3K bearers

Walter Hord 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 Hord: Brian Hord (1934–2015), British surveyor and politician Chad Hord (born 1976), American racing driver Donal Hord (1902–1966), American sculptor Oscar B. Hord (1829–1888), American politician and lawyer Roy Hord Jr. (1934–2002), American football player 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: Hord

English

Brian Hord (1934–2015), British surveyor and politician Chad Hord (born 1976), American racing driver Donal Hord (1902–1966), American sculptor Oscar B. Hord (1829–1888), American politician and lawyer Roy Hord Jr. (1934–2002), American football player

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

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Notable People Named Walter Hord

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 Hord:

7

Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3

Soul Urge Number

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

4

Personality Number

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

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 Hord?: The surname Hord originates from English. Brian Hord (1934–2015), British surveyor and politician Chad Hord (born 1976), American racing driver Donal Hord (1902–1966), American sculptor Oscar B. Hord (1829–1888), American politician and lawyer Roy Hord Jr. (1934–2002), American football player
What are the origins of the name Walter Hord?: The name Walter Hord combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Hord originates from English.