Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɔk.əɹ/(American English) /ˈwɔːk.ə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that referred to the medieval occupational of a walker, also known as a fuller. Walkers would tread on wet, unprocessed wool in order to clean and thicken it. The word ultimately derives from Old English wealcan "to walk".

Related Names

RootWalker (surname)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024