Peter

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Rock; Peter was a biblical fisherman and one of Christ''s twelve disciples. In Catholic tradition he is the first pope.
Description:
From the Shakespearean plays Henry VI, King John, Romeo and Juliet and Measure for Measure
Popularity:
How popular is Peter? Here's how many babies were named Peter over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
International Variations:
Bedros   •   Botros   •   Panos   •   Pedar   •   Peder   •   Pedr   •   Pedro   •   Per   •   Pero   •   Petros   •   Piero   •   Pierre   •   Pieter   •   Pietrek   •   Pyotr
Nicknames:
Pete   •   Petya
Famous Namesakes:
English actor Peter Sellers, English musician Peter Gabriel, English musician Pete Townshend
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lisa Rinehart, Son of Sally Field, Son of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, Son of Stephanie Seymour, Son of Jack Wagner
Syllables:
2
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