Variations of Peter
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Peter
Greek
"rock, stone"
Peter is derived from the Greek Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." One of the most important figures in the Christian hagiography is Saint Peter, keeper of the Gates of Heaven. Born Simon bar Jonah,…
Pedro
Spanish; Portuguese variation of Peter, Greek
"rock, stone"
Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys , via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others. Like its Anglo equivalent Peter, Pedro is not as popular as it once was. But it's among…
Pierre
French variation of Peter
"rock, stone"
One of the most familiar — if not stereotypical — Gallic names. Pierre was a Top 5 name in France from the 19th century through 1940 and is now on a steady decline in its native land. In the US,…
Petter
Petter is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, serving as the Nordic variation of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Common in Sweden, Norway, and other…
Perben
Perben is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scandinavian or Dutch origins. It may be a variation of names like Perben, Pärben, or derived from elements meaning 'per' (Peter) and 'ben' (son…
Peadair
Irish variation of Peter
Peadair is one way to reinvent a classic, though insisting on the authentic pronunciation could cause problems.
Petteri
Petteri is a masculine Finnish name derived from Peter, which ultimately comes from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This Finnish variation maintains the strong meaning while adding a…
Pär
Pär is a masculine Scandinavian name, particularly common in Sweden, representing the Nordic version of Peter. Derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' Pär carries connotations of…
Pét'a
Pét'a is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Peter (Pyotr) in Slavic languages, particularly Russian and Czech. The name features a distinctive apostrophe which indicates a soft…
Peder
Scandinavian variation of Peter
Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.
Petrino
Petrino is a masculine name with Latin and Italian roots. It's a diminutive form of Peter (Pietro in Italian), ultimately derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This name carries…
Piotr
Russian, Polish, Belarusian
"rock"
A variant transcription of Russian Pyotr, and also the Polish and Belarusian form of Peter, classic and still very popular there.
Pekka
Finnish variation of Peter, English from Greek
"rock"
The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.
Petar
Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter, a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other…
Per
Scandinavian variation of Peter
So simple, yet so unique: a prime candidate for export. Pronunciation is like the English pair or pear.
Petro
Petro is a masculine name with Slavic and Greek origins, serving as a variant of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly popular in Ukrainian, Russian,…
Pieter
Dutch, German, and Afrikaans variation of Peter, Greek
"rock, stone"
Derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' it conveys qualities of strength, reliability, and steadfastness. The name has deep historical roots throughout Northern Europe,…
Petter
Petter is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, serving as the Nordic variation of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Common in Sweden, Norway, and other…
Pello
Greek and Basque
"stone"
Creative variation on Peter.
Peadar
Peadar is the Irish Gaelic form of Peter, a masculine name with ancient roots. Derived ultimately from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock,' Peadar carries the same powerful symbolism of…