Peter - Names
Meaning of the name Peter
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
stone, rock (from Greek: petros)
History & etymology:
The name Peter comes from the Latin Petrus, meaning ‘stone, rock’, which in turn stems from Greek (Petros).
Probably the most famous bearer of the name is St. Peter (born Simeon), one of the Apostles who was called ‘the Rock of My Church’ by Jesus. St. Peter is often referred to as the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He suffered a martyr death by crucifixion.
His feast day is celebrated on 29th June.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Variants: Pete, Peoter, Petero, Piers, Petrus
Related names:Pearce, Peta, Pierre, Pedro
Diminutive: Pete
Similar names in other languages & name days:
Czech Republic
22nd February, 29th June: Petr
Finland
29th June: Petri, Petteri, Pietari
Germany
21st February: Peter
Greece
29th June: Peter
Hungary
29th April, 29th June: Péter
Italy
29th December: Pietro
Poland
24th February, 29th April, 29th June, 30th July, 2nd August, 9th September, 19th October, 21st December, 9th January: Piotr
Spain
28th January, 21st February, 28th April, 29th June, 21st December: Pedro
Sweden
1st August: Per
Ukraine
29th June: Peter
USA
29th June: Pete, Peter
Famous people named Peter:
Peter Andre (1973-) - English pop singer
Peter Capaldi (1958-) - Scottish actor
Peter Crawford (1979-) - Australian basketball player
Peter Dinklange (1969-) - American actor
Peter Fonda (1940-) - American actor
Peter Gallagher (1955-) - American actor
Peter Jackson (1961-) - New Zealand director
Peter Lougheed (1928 - 2012) - Canadian politician
Peter Mayhew (1944-) - English actor
Peter O’Toole (1932 - 2013) - English actor
Peter Pellegrini (1975-) - Slovak politician
Peter Stormare (1953-) - Swedish actor
Peter Wallace (1985-) - Australian rugby player
Peter Wingfield (1962-) - Welsh actor
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015)
USA: 206th
England and Wales: 177th
Ireland: 75th
Northern Ireland: 87th
Hungary: 15th
Slovenia: 68th
Lucky colors: green, yellow
Lucky stone: Sapphire
Ruling planet: Mercury
Characteristics: compassionate, caring, nurturing, considerate, generous