Germanic form of Walter (Old German 'wald-heri', from wald 'rule' and heri 'army': army ruler), a Scandinavian and Italian variant carrying masculine strength.
Nicknames
val
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Valter is used in Scandinavian and Italian regions as a steady working-class masculine standard; Anglophone adoption minimal.
The cultural moment.
Sweden and Italy maintained Valter in moderate consistent use throughout 20th century; minimal English-speaking adoption or trend.