Save Gender Masculine & Feminine Usage German, Dutch (Rare) Pronounced Pron. [ˈval.diː](German) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsWaldie, Waldy Meaning & History German and Dutch diminutive of given names that contain the Germanic element walt meaning "rule", such as Ewald and Waldemar for men and Waltraud for women.This name is more commonly used on men than on women.