Walter Lerna

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Lerna — army ruler
500K People worldwide
Italia Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Lerna 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 Lerna: Specifico della zona tra Ceglie Messapica (BR) e Francavilla Fontana (BR), dovrebbe derivare dal nome di un antico toponimo brindisino, la traduzione di uno scritto del 1100 così recita: "Nel 1100 ...Io, Accardo ... signore di Ostuni, affermo che ... Ser Pagano, figlio del signore del Castello di Ceglie ... lamentossi con noi perché dei nostri uomini invadevano la sua terra ... ordinai di andare diligentemente e incominciare dagli stessi confini che si dice di Lerna, con lo stesso Ser Pagano, ...". Walter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 500K people globally, with the highest concentration in Italia. The name Walter reached peak popularity in the 1960s, 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: Lerna

Italian

Specifico della zona tra Ceglie Messapica (BR) e Francavilla Fontana (BR), dovrebbe derivare dal nome di un antico toponimo brindisino, la traduzione di uno scritto del 1100 così recita: "Nel 1100 ...Io, Accardo ... signore di Ostuni, affermo che ... Ser Pagano, figlio del signore del Castello di Ceglie ... lamentossi con noi perché dei nostri uomini invadevano la sua terra ... ordinai di andare diligentemente e incominciare dagli stessi confini che si dice di Lerna, con lo stesso Ser Pagano, ...".

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Geographic Distribution

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

Italia 100%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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.
How common is the name Walter Lerna?
The first name Walter is shared by approximately 500K people worldwide. The surname Lerna is among the most recognizable in its region of origin.
Where is the name Walter most common?
The name Walter is most prevalent in Italia and surrounding regions.
When was Walter most popular?
The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1960s.
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