The nameGautier
Gautier is the French form of Walter, a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "ruler of the army". It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Gautier comes from the Germanic wald, "to rule", and hari, "army".
Origin
Germanic. It is also spelled Gauthier.
History
Common in the Middle Ages, the name came back into fashion in France in the 1990s.
Famous people named Gautier
- Gautier Capuçon, French cellist
Popularity of the name Gautier
Gautier in France
Gautier was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 3,080 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Gautier. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Gautier in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 32 births a year on average, against 63 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Gautier in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gautier mean?
Gautier comes from the Germanic wald, "to rule", and hari, "army".
What is the origin of the name Gautier?
Germanic. It is also spelled Gauthier.
Is Gautier a girl's or a boy's name?
Gautier is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Gautier?
Variants and related names of Gautier include Walter.
Who are famous people named Gautier?
Gautier Capuçon, French cellist.