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Peter

Peter is a masculine name originating in the Greek language meaning "rock" or "stone." This name is derived from the Greek version, Petros, which translates to "stone." This biblical name was most notably given to one of Jesus's apostles, Simon. Jesus was said to bestow Simon with the name Petros—also known as Cephas in Aramaic—but he later became known as Saint Peter. He was thought to be Jesus's right-hand man and rock, making Peter a name synonymous with reliability. Peter is a classic Christian name, a perfect choice for parents who wish to raise baby in the Christian faith.
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Meaning

Rock, stone

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Pronunciation

PEE-ter

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Traits

  • Stable
  • Resilient
  • Traditional
  • Kind

Compatibility

Peter is a classic and timeless name that pairs well with a wide variety of sibling names, from traditional to modern. It also works nicely as a strong and solid middle name choice. Culturally, Peter fits in well with both Western and Eastern naming traditions, making it a versatile option for parents looking for a name with a rich history and meaning.

Stable Resilient Traditional Kind

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda

Actor, Director

Born: February 23, 1940 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Peter Buck

Peter Buck

Musician

Born: December 6, 1956 · Berkeley, California, USA

Portrait of Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel

Musician

Born: February 13, 1950 · Chobham, England

Portrait of Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Actor

Born: June 11, 1969 · Morristown, New Jersey, USA

Portrait of Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Actor

Born: August 2, 1932 · Connemara, Ireland

Portrait of Peter Krause

Peter Krause

Actor

Born: August 12, 1965 · Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Peter Original form
  • Petr Russian
  • Piotr Polish
  • Pierre French
  • Pedro Spanish
  • Pietro Italian
  • Persian
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • پیتر (Pītar) Persian
  • 皮特 (Pí tè) Mandarin Chinese
  • ピーター (Pītā) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Peter

What does Peter mean?
Rock, stone
What is the origin of Peter?
Peter has Greek origins.
Is Peter popular?
Peter has been viewed 141 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Peter?
Similar names include Nana, Xavi, Djuma, Zuberi, Veronica.
How do you pronounce Peter?
Peter is pronounced PEE-ter.

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