Peter

Pronunciation: [ p-EET-er ]

Girl Name #38,866 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Peter is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EET-er.

Parents who love the name Peter often also consider Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,866
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Pet Pey Petie

Also a Boy Name

Peter is also used as a boy name, ranked #192.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peter

Is Peter a boy or girl name?

Peter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38866. As a boy name, it is ranked #192. Peter is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Peter?

Peter is pronounced p-EET-er.

How popular is the name Peter?

Peter is currently ranked #38866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Peter?

Common nicknames for Peter include Pet, Pey, and Petie.

Is Peter a common or rare name?

Peter is an uncommon name, ranked #38866 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Peter

Peter is a girl name .

Is Peter a boy or girl name? Peter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,866 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #192. Peter is more commonly used as a boy name.

Peter is currently ranked #38,866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Peter include Pet, Pey, and Petie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.