Peter
Found 10 entry about "Peter"
PEH-tehr(Slovak)
PEH-tu(German)
PEH-tər(Dutch, Danish, Slovene)
The name Peter is pronounced "PEE-ter".
Peter Name meanings & History
The name Peter means "stone" or "rock". Peter is a classic name that is used for boys. It is suitable for all ages and can be used in a variety of cultures and settings.
Zodiac Sign of Peter: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra
Synonyms of Peter:
P: Political,Passive,Pensive,Particular,Partnership
E: Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven
T: Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Touchy,Tireless,Truth,Testy,Talkative
R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful
Peter is:- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Simple name
- a Strong name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people named Peter include Peter Dinklage (actor), Peter Jackson (director), and Peter Gabriel (musician).
2.) PETER (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Greek Petros, names derived from petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Peter is considered to have been the first pope and cofounder, with Paul, of the Christian Church. Peader is the Gaelic form used in Scotland. (PEE-TER)
3.) PETER (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Peter is from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Greek Petros, names derived from petrus (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name was borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Peter is considered to be the first pope, and a cofounder of the Christian Church with St. Paul. Peadair and Peadar are Gaelic forms. (PEE-TER)
4.) PETER (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Greek Petros, names derived from petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Peter is considered to have been the first pope and cofounder of the Christian Church with Paul. The name is popular throughout Europe and abroad. Short: Pete. (PEE-TER)
5.) PETER (Male)
Usage: Welsh
Meanings: From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Ecclesiastic Greek Petros, names derived from the vocabulary words petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Peter is considered to have been the first pope and cofounder of the Christian Church with Paul. Pedr is the Welsh cognate of the name. Short: Pete. (PEE-TER)
6.) PETER (Male)
Usage: German
Meanings: From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Ecclesiastic Greek Petros, names derived from petrus (a rock) and petros (a stone). (PAY-TARE)
7.) Peter (Male)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: (Greek) dependable; rock
Other Forms: Per, Petar, Pete, Petee, Petey, Petie, Petur
8.) Peter (Male)
9.) PETER (Male)
Usage: Biblical
Meanings: Derived from the Latin petrus (a rock) and the Greek petros (a rock, a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles. Originally called Simon, Peter was the brother of Andrew and a fisherman by trade. He was a great missionary and is regarded as cofounder and the first pope of the Christian Church. (PEE-TER)
10.) PETER (Male)
Usage: Scandinavian
Meanings: From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Greek Petros, names derived from the vocabulary words petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Peter is considered to have been the first pope and cofounder of the Christian Church. Cognate: Peder, Per (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish); Pieter, Pietr (Dutch); Petter (Norwegian, Swedish); Pär (Swedish). Short: Piet (Dutch); Pelle (Swedish). (PEE-TER, PEE-DER)
