Fictional CharacterAmericanFictional — The Sopranos
Paulie Walnuts
Mob caporegime character
Biography
A caporegime in the fictional New Jersey mob family in HBO's acclaimed crime series. Known for his volatile personality and old-school mob mentality.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
American
Appears In
The Sopranos
Thinking about the name
Paulie
English origin
“An informal, friendly diminutive of Paul with an American-English feel. Paulie is often used as a nickname but occasionally stands as a given name, conveying boyish charm and approachability. It has a vintage, street-level quality reminiscent of mid-20th century American vernacular.”