Around the world, والتر (Walter 
, Valter , Volter 
) is a prevalent masculine first name. The given name والتر is habitual in Argentina, where it is a widespread boy's name, Germany, and Peru, where it is a common masculine name (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, this name is the most popular in Germany, the United States, and Brazil. Much less frequently, والتر is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Walter, Valter | Germany, Italy, United States, Argentina, Brazil |
| Volter | Germany, Brazil, United States, Argentina, Peru |
| والتر | Iran |
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والتر is also a prevalent name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Walter White , the fictional character in the television drama series Breaking Bad; Rorschach , the Watchmen character; Sasquatch , the fictional character in Marvel Comics, Uncanny X-Men; Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly , the fictional corporal in MASH franchise, M*A*S*H and Walter Bishop , the fictional character on the Fox television series Fringe, and in many other works.