Standard spelling
沃尔特
Wò ěr tè
The standard Chinese spelling of Walter.
- 沃
- fertile; a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
- 特
- special; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Walter.
Walter in Chinese
In Chinese, Walter is written 沃尔特 (Wò ěr tè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 华德 (Huá dé): a Chinese-style name meaning splendour and virtue.
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沃尔特
Wò ěr tè
Walter
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
华德
Huá dé
A Chinese-style name meaning splendour and virtue.
- 华
- splendour
- 德
- virtue
Sounds like the “Wal-ter” of Walter and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
华
Huá
A single character meaning splendour.
- 华
- splendour
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Walter comes from.
Walter comes from Germanic words meaning “ruler” and “army”. The Normans brought it to England.
Famous Walters in Chinese
- Walt Disneyfounder of Disney华特·迪士尼
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 沃尔特 (Wò ěr tè) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Walter.
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沃Water尔Fire特Fire
沃尔特 carries Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Walter in Chinese
What does the name Walter mean?
Walter comes from Germanic words meaning “ruler” and “army”. The Normans brought it to England.
How do you say Walter in Chinese?
Walter is written 沃尔特 and pronounced Wò ěr tè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Walter.
What does 华德 mean?
华德 (Huá dé) is a Chinese-style name for Walter: a Chinese-style name meaning splendour and virtue. 华 means “splendour”, 德 means “virtue”.
Which version of Walter is best for a tattoo?
沃尔特 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 华德 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.