The name "Wolters" is spelled with six letters and pronounced as /ˈwɒltərz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced like "walt" with a short "o" sound, followed by an "er" sound. The second syllable has the same sound as the letter "u" and the final syllable rhymes with "fur" but with a softer "r" sound. The spelling of "Wolters" reflects the Germanic origins of the name, which means "ruler of the wolves" in Old High German.