- Meaning
- Rock
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, German, Nordic
Nicknames for Peter
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Pete
- Nordic
- Pelle
What people expect from a Peter
Peter has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold.
The meaning is about strength. A name can't give a child strength, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: an athlete.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Peter: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Peter
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Rock".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Peter
What does the name Peter mean?
Peter is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Rock".
Is Peter a boy or girl name?
Peter is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Peter?
Peter is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, German, Nordic.
What are nicknames for Peter?
Common nicknames for Peter are Pete and Pelle.
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