Variations of Peter

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

Pietro

Italian variation of Peter, Greek

"rock, stone"

Yet another winning international form of Peter.