Walt
Meaning of Walt
Originating from Germanic roots, the name Walt is a variation of the more formal name Walter. It is commonly used as a male given name. In terms of pronunciation, in American English, it is pronounced as "wawlt" (/wɔlt/). The popularity of the name Walt has fluctuated over time in the United States. According to data for newborns in the country, in recent years, it has been given to around 30-40 babies annually and ranked between 2800-3600 in terms of popularity. While not as common as some other names, Walt carries a classic charm and can be associated with creativity and imagination due to its connection with Walt Disney, the visionary behind beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and Snow White.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as wawlt (/wɔlt/)
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Notable People Named Walt
| Walt Disney - Walter Elias Disney was a pioneering American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur known for his record-breaking achievements in the animation industry and numerous prestigious awards. |
| Walt Whitman - Walter Whitman Jr. was an influential American poet known for his incorporation of transcendentalism and realism in his writings, and is often referred to as the father of free verse. |
| Walt Kelly, also known as Walter Crawford Kelly Jr., was an American animator and cartoonist famous for creating the comic strip Pogo, which became a platform for his political and philosophical commentary. |
| Walt Frazier - Walter "Clyde" Frazier Jr. is a former professional basketball player known for leading the New York Knicks to two championships and being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. |
| Walt Weiss - Walter William Weiss is a former professional baseball player and manager, known for his time with the Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves. |
| Walt Mossberg - Walter S. Mossberg is an American technology journalist and moderator. |
| Walt Coleman III is a former NFL official who served for nearly three decades and was known for wearing uniform number 65. |
| Walt Bellamy - Walter Jones Bellamy was a four-time NBA All-Star and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. |
| Walt Blackadar - Walter Lloyd Blackadar Jr. was an American whitewater pioneer, famous for his solo first descent of Turnback Canyon on the Alsek River. |
| Walt Morey - Walter Morey was a prolific children's fiction writer known for his stories set in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Alaska, with his book "Gentle Ben" inspiring both a movie and a television show. |
| Walt Poddubny - Walter Michael Poddubny was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and coach who had a successful eleven-season career in the National Hockey League (NHL), scoring 422 points in 468 games. |
| Walt Braithwaite - Walt W. Braithwaite is a Jamaican-born American engineer and former Boeing executive known for his contributions to CAD/CAM and IGES technology, as well as his recognition with prestigious awards in the engineering field. |
| Walt Williams - Walter Ander "The Wizard" Williams is a former professional basketball player known for his sharpshooting skills and credited with revitalizing the University of Maryland's basketball program. |
| Walt Hansgen - Walter Edwin Hansgen was an American racecar driver known for his road racing career and tragic death at the age of 46. |
| Walt Nielsen - Walter Ring Nielsen was an American football fullback who played for the NFL's New York Giants in 1940. |
