Walker

Meaning forest walker
Origin English
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Walker
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Walk-er

About Walker

Adventurous and spirited, Walker suggests movement, exploration, and boundless curiosity. Choosing this traditionally masculine name for a daughter makes a statement about breaking barriers and embracing possibility. It conveys strength, determination, and an independent spirit—traits that will serve your daughter well throughout life. Walker has a friendly, approachable quality despite its unconventional use, making it memorable without being difficult. The name implies someone who charts her own course rather than following predetermined paths, ideal for parents who want their daughter to embrace her unique journey with confidence and courage.

Variations of Name Walker

Walkyr
Walkur
Walkerr
Walkher

Nicknames for Walker

Walkie
Walky
Wally
Walker

Famous People Named Walker

Walker EvansAmerican photographer
Walker SmithAmerican boxer, better known as Sugar Ray Robinson
Walker KeelAmerican actress
Walker HayesAmerican singer-songwriter
Walker SatterwhiteAmerican artist
Walker Nathaniel Diggsson of actors Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel
Walker HamillBritish actor
Walker D. HinesAmerican lawyer and politician
Walker EsnerAmerican film producer
Walker GilletteAmerican football player
Walker KimbroughAmerican basketball player
Walker RussellAmerican basketball player
Walker ZimmermanAmerican soccer player
Walker Smith Jr.American boxer, better known as Sugar Ray Robinson
Walker Smith Sr.American baseball player, father of Sugar Ray Robinson
Walker PercyAmerican writer
Walker WhiteAmerican actor
Walker WinstonAmerican politician
Walker RattermanAmerican basketball player
Walker EdmistonAmerican actor

Characters Named Walker

Walker Allencharacter from the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger"
Walker Adamscharacter from the novel "Walker on the Home Front" by Kristi S. Cramer
Walker Devereuxcharacter from the book "The Eyes of Darkness" by Dean Koontz
Walker Monroecharacter from the TV series "The Good Wife"
Walker Salemcharacter from the book "The Heir" by Kiera Cass
Walker Evergreencharacter from the TV series "Everwood"
Walker Lawsoncharacter from the TV series "Beyond the Break"
Walker Stonecharacter from the TV series "Raven's Home"
Walker Danielscharacter from the book "The Walk" by Richard Paul Evans
Walker Campbellcharacter from the TV series "Popular"
Walker Catescharacter from the TV series "One Tree Hill"
Walker Hartcharacter from the movie "Finding Home"
Walker Garnercharacter from the book "The Other Brother" by Lucy Dawson
Walker Thorpecharacter from the movie "Skybound"
Walker Williamscharacter from the TV series "The Ranch"
Walker Hayescharacter from the TV series "A Country Wedding"
Walker Bohcharacter from the book "The High Druid's Blade" by Terry Brooks