Galt - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Galt \g(a)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "steep wooded land". Place name. May also be from the Old German word that gives us Walter "commander of the army".

For more information, see also the related name Galton.

Baby names that sound like Galt are Colt and Kolt. Other similar baby names are Gale, Gal, Gall, Galo and Walt.

Galt is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#27675 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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