Peter
- Pronunciation
- [Pe-ter]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A rock. Peter the biblical fisherman and apostle had impulsive nature and rocklike faith. In Catholic tradition he is the first pope.
- Origin
- Greek
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro | A Rock | Male | Spanish |
| Perry | French form of Peter | Male | English |
| Pete | A rock. Form of Peter. | Male | English |
| Petey | Stone | Male | |
| Petr | Rock | Unisex | Czechoslovakian |
| Petros | Rock | Unisex | Greek |
| Pierce | English surname related to Peter, traditionally linked with rock. | Unisex | English |
| Piero | rock | Male | Italian |
| Pierre | A rock. Form of Peter. | Male | |
| Pieter | a Dutch Friesian name | Male | |
| Pietro | Greek, rock | Male | Italian |
More Greek Cat Names
Other cat names that share Peter’s Greek origin.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Acantha | thorny | Female |
| Achilles | without lips, brown, dark | Male |
| Adelphia | dearest sister | Female |
| Adonis | man loved by aphrodite, handsome,. | Male |
| Agamemnon | Resolute | Unisex |
| Agatha | good, kind | Female |
| Agnes | pure, virginal | Female |
| Ajax | Eagle | Male |
| Alecia | Of Noble Birth | Unisex |
| Aleta | Truthful One | Unisex |
| Alexander | protector of mankind | Male |
| Alexandra | Feminine of Alexander. Defender of mankind. | Female |
Abyssinian Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the Abyssinian breed, including Peter.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Abby | My father rejoices. Biblical: the name of King David's third wife described a... | Female |
| Abbymini | Female | |
| Ace Of Spades | Unity | Male |
| Acelin | Noble | Female |
| Achit | Separation Of Newborn's Hair | Female |
| Addis | Son Of Adam | Unisex |
| Adelina | Sweet or noble | Female |
| Adina | Slender. | Female |
| Aesop | Greek fable writer | Male |
| Afina | Blueberry | Female |
| Africa | pleasing, pleasant | Female |
| Aida | joyful, helper, reward | Female |
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Famous Cats Named Peter
2 notable cats from books, films, comics, and pop culture who share the name Peter.
Famous People Named Peter
9 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Peter.
- Peter Drucker was the man who established management, and he was a great writer and management consultant.
- Peter Edward Cook was one of the most talented comedians Britain has ever produced.
- Peter Gabriel is a singer, songwriter and a flautist, best known for his association with the rock band ‘Genesis’.
- Peter Jackson is best known as the director of the film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’.
- Peter Max is a German-born American illustrator and graphic artist, known for the use of psychedelic shapes and color palettes as well as spectra in his work.
- Peter Sagan is a professional cyclist who has emerged as the highest scorer winning the green jerseys at the Grand Tours.
- Peter Sellers was a British film actor, comedian and singer.
- Peter Singer is an Australian moral philosopher who has challenged traditional notions of applied ethics throughout his philosophical and literary career.
- Peter Turkson is a Ghanaian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
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