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Origin: British

Meaning: Woodland settlement, forest home

Waltham is a boy’s name of Old English origin. It stems from the Anglo-Saxon word walt, meaning woodland, and ham, meaning settlement, and taken together, means “woodland settlement” or “forest home.” Waltham is the name of multiple villages in England and a city near Boston, Massachusetts. The city of Waltham is a bustling suburb and played a significant role during the Industrial Revolution. With a name that evokes images of a tranquil forest village, baby Waltham may find themself drawn to the woods and the beauty of nature.