Names Pelé

Pelé

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Pelé is a name of Brazilian origin that means "miracle" or "wonder". It is also the nickname of the famous Brazilian footballer, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
Popularity
Pelé is not a very popular name in the world, but it has gained some popularity in Brazil and among football fans worldwide.

cartoon of the name Pelé
Cartoon of Pelé

Pelé Name meanings & History

Pelé is a name of Brazilian origin that means "miracle" or "wonder". It is also the nickname of the famous Brazilian footballer, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Famous bearer of this name is Pelé (Born as Edson Arantes do Nascimento) and is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. He received the nickname "Pelé" during his school days, when it is claimed he was given it because of his pronunciation of the name of his favorite player, local Vasco da Gama goalkeeper Bilé, which he misspoke but the more he complained the more it stuck. In his autobiography, Pelé stated he had no idea what the name means, nor did his old friends. Pelé is mostly used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Pelé: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pelé:

P: Particular,Passive,Partnership,Pensive,Political

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive

L: Languid,Liaison,Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely,Legal

Pelé is:

  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name