Meaning & Story
A diminutive of Walter, from Old High German Walthari meaning army ruler or powerful warrior. Walt became a beloved given name in its own right through Walt Disney, the visionary creator who built an entertainment empire from a hand-drawn mouse.
Walt carries the magical legacy of Walt Disney — the man who proved that imagination, done with enough conviction and craft, could change the world. As a pet name it suits a creative, playful, visionary animal who seems to be seeing something the rest of us cannot quite see. The single syllable is wonderfully direct and warm. A dog named Walt is probably dreaming of something magnificent, and they are absolutely right to be doing so.