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BoyPronounced American English /ˈwɔk.əɹ/; British English /ˈwɔːk.ə/English language family

Walker

From an English surname that referred to the medieval occupational of a walker, also known as a fuller.

Quick answer

Walker is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈwɔk.əɹ/; British English /ˈwɔːk.ə/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈwɔk.əɹ/; British English /ˈwɔːk.ə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and 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".

Notes and context

Usage: english