Variations of Peter

Petrousek

Petrousek is a rare masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly found in Czech and Slovak communities. It likely developed as a diminutive form of Peter (Petr), with the suffix '-ousek' indicating…

Peru

Place name

An unexplored choice, evocative of the snowcapped Andes, with a pleasant, catchy sound.

Panos

Greek variation of Panagiotis

"all holy"

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

Peder

Scandinavian variation of Peter

Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.

Bedros

Bedros is an Armenian masculine name derived from the Greek name Petros, which means 'rock' or 'stone.' It is the Armenian variation of Peter, carrying the same biblical significance as it refers to…

Piet

Dutch, diminutive of Pieter or Peter, Greek

"rock"

Wonderful nickname name most often associated in this country with Dutch modernist painter Mondrian. Pronounced PEET.

Per

Scandinavian variation of Peter

So simple, yet so unique: a prime candidate for export. Pronunciation is like the English pair or pear.

Petru

Romanian form of Peter

"rock, stone"

The Romanian form of Peter, also used in Moldova and Corsica. It appears in the Romanian fairy tale, The Fairy of the Dawn , about a boy named Petru who goes to find a fairy's castle in order to cure…

Piero

Italian, variation of Peter

"rock"

Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.

Pyotr

Russian variation of Peter

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.