Talcum powder is a powder made from a mineral called talc. Talcum powder poisoning may occur when someone breathes in or swallows talcum powder. This can be by accident or on purpose. This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure.
Meaning & History. Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK.A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).ince the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).
Walter is a form of the name Walther. The names Bhaltair, Bhatair, Galtero, Gualter, Gualterio, Gualtier, Gualtiero, Gwallter, Quaid, Uaid, Ualtar, Wolter, Wouter are all forms of Walter. Walter has the diminutives (nicknames) Walt, Wat, Watkin.Walter falls into the name categories classic, easy nickname.alter is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Wal-ter. In the U.S. in 2014, it ranked 337 in baby name popularity for boys with 977 occurrences.