Meaning:
Its source is wald heri, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Commander of the army."
Languages:
This boy's name is used in German.
Narrative:
In Shakespeare's day, this name was pronounced without sounding the ''l.'' This gave rise to many puns, including Queen Elizabeth's nickname for sea-going privateer Sir Walter Raleigh, whom she called her ''Ocean.''
Science and Philosophy
Walther H. Nernst
German scientist known for his work in thermochemistry.