Walter
masculine
Walter is a Polish male given name.
Walter is used as a masculine given name. When addressing a person with this name in a formal manner, you can use Pan Walter to mean Mr. Walter. For close friends or family members, the affectionate nickname Walcio is used.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Polish, names ending in consonants like Walter are treated as masculine nouns and must decline in case, meaning the name actually changes its ending depending on its role in the sentence.
- The name Walter is occasionally found in Polish nobility records due to the historical movement of knights and artisans across the Holy Roman Empire and Poland.
- Unlike English, where 'Walter' is a classic name, in modern Poland it is often viewed as an exotic or foreign name rather than a traditional one.
Examples in context
- Walter jest moim bratem.Walter is my brother.
- Czy Walter tu był?Was Walter here?
- To jest Walter.This is Walter.
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Anna are talking about a common acquaintance.
- KrzysztofKupiłeś już prezent dla Waltera?Did you buy a gift for Walter yet?
- AnnaNie, zapomniałam o tym całkowicie.No, I completely forgot about it.
- KrzysztofWalter będzie pewnie bardzo zawiedziony.Walter will probably be very disappointed.
- AnnaPójdę do sklepu teraz.I will go to the store now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “walter” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
