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Walder
OriginGerman
Meaning"army ruler; famous authority"
About Walder
A surname style choice, likely of Germanic origin, relating to Walter ("army ruler") or Waldemar ("famous authority"), though it could also relate to the Old English Walden ("valley of the Welsh"). It notably appears in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and the subsequent TV adaptation, Game of Thrones, borne by Walder Frey, a powerful riverlord.
Pronounced WAHL-der.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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