Peter

Peter is a common masculine given name. It is derived from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (meaning "stone, rock", via Greek petra). An Old English variant is Piers.

Etymology

The name Peter is of Greek origin, specifically from the word "Πέτρος" (Petros). The word means "stone" or "rock" in English. This name was given to Simon by Jesus in the New Testament of the Bible, signifying Simon as the 'rock' upon which the Church would be built.

Popularity

Peter has been a popular name across many cultures and regions. It has been a common name in Western cultures, as well as in the Middle East. In the United States, the name Peter was in the top 200 names for newborn boys for most of the years from 1900 to 2016, according to the Social Security Administration.

Variations

There are several variations of the name Peter in different languages, including "Pierre" in French, "Pietro" in Italian, and "Pedro" in Spanish. Other forms include "Petrus" in Latin, "Petr" in Czech, and "Pekka" in Finnish.

Notable people named Peter

There have been many notable people named Peter throughout history, including:

• Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia who modernized the country and expanded it into a major European power.
• Peter I of Serbia, who was King of Serbia from 1903 to 1918.
• Peter O'Toole, a British-Irish stage and film actor.
• Peter Gabriel, an English singer, songwriter, and record producer.

See also

• List of people named Peter
• Saint Peter
• Peter (disambiguation)

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