Comments for the name Peter

Famous Bearer: Peter Pettigrew from the Harry Potter books.

Other famous literary bearer: Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up in J.M. Barrie's classic. [noted -ed]

A famous bearer of the name is Peter Griffin of the father in "Family Guy". That show is hilarious.

Famous bearer: Peter Doherty, frontman of British band Babyshambles and former co-frontman of the Libertines. Infamous for his drug use and reckless lifestyle.

Peter was the name of the oldest Son of Adam in C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".

A famous bearer is actor Peter Boyle (born October 18, 1935). He won an Emmy in 1996 for an appearance on "The X-Files". He also known for his role as Frank Barone, the cranky slob on "Everybody Loves Raymond," which he mainained until the show's final airing on May 16, 2005.

Peter Wentz: Bassist for Fall Out Boy, too emo for emo, and world renowned pedophile.

Peter Rabbit is the name of a Beatrix Potter character.

Peter Parker: Spider-Man's alter-ego.

A famous bearer of the name Peter is Peter Van Daan, one of the eight residents of the Secret Annex in Amsterdam. He was described thoroughly in The Diary of Anne Frank.

I gave this name to my 2nd son, he is Peter Jordan. He is 13 and really likes his name and the fact it isn't used often. He does get called Pete sometimes but more often it is kept as Peter.

I think this name is overused. It is very common and don't like it that much, though I like the first bearers of this name but now it's just too common and popular.

Peter was quite popular in the past, but now it is rarely given to newborn boys. Peter is a strong, classic name with staying power, whereas some of the names given to little boys today will end up being flashes in the pan that will sound very dated in a few decades' time.

Another famous Peter is the tall British soccer player Peter Crouch.

I don't hear this name a lot from my generation or the upcoming one. It's sad because it's a great name! Very likeable name too!

The next Pope is susposed to be Pope Peter (The Roman). He is supposed to be the antichrist.

I find this comment rather bizarre. Good for a laugh perhaps, but I really hope nobody believes them! (The legend of Pope Peter II being the last pope as St Peter was the first is a very old one but no more sensible for that.)

A famous bearer is Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. He was born on November 15, 1977.

I like this name, I think it sounds like a preppy boys name.

Famous fictional bearers: Peter Pevenesie in The Chronicles of Narnia, Peter Pan in J.M. Barrie's novel, and Peter Calamy in Master and Commander.

Peter Jackson is a Hollywood movie director most famous for his Lord of the Rings films. (I've heard that he is directing The Hobbit, too.)

This name was given to me by my mother on birth. My wife calls me Peter and it's so sweet. It has given me the strength and confidence to do a lot at my age and is a super strong name to utter. I know, following in the footsteps of Peter the disciple, many people called by this name become great and rich. It may be old fashioned but it never goes out of fashion. It's strongly modern yet a classic. In Swahili, it's PETRO or PETERO.

My husband's name is Peter, and he's a Junior, but when we had a son, he did not want to name him Peter, III. I like the name Peter, Pete, Sweet Pete, whatever I call him.

Listen to the German pronunciation of Peter here:
http://www.nordicnames.de/Aussprache.html.

There are authors named Peter Abrahams, Peter Blauner, Peter Clement, and Peter Robinson.

I like the name Peter. I think it's cute. I have relatives named Peter and they really like the name.

Peter Petrelli is one of the main characters in the television series Heroes.

In Denmark Winnie-the-Pooh is called Peter Plys. "Plys" is a word Danish children sometimes put in front of teddy ("Plysbjørn").

Famous bearer: James "Peter" Longsreet, a Confederate Civil War general who was blamed for the loss at Gettysburg.

My dad is named Peter and personally I like the name. I would like name my son Peter after him, plus I think he'd like to have the same name as a superhero.

Another one of the names that I enjoy, a name that's actually NOT used very often, nowadays. I don't know a single Peter.

Peter Cottontail is a famous bearer. Lol.

I am not a big fan of the name but I like the fact that it is my dad's name and that it has a feel to it.

Peter was Ike Broflovski's name before he was adopted. Ike is Kyle's little brother in the show South Park.

A famous bearer was Peter Paul Rubens, the Flemish painter.

Slovak pronunciation is "PE-tur".

This is a really handsome name, I think.

I love the name Peter! It's such a strong name, and it does mean "rock."

A famous dude of this name is Peter Tork from the Monkees.

Actually, Peter Tork was born Peter Halsten Thorkelson.

I've never liked this name. There's just something about the way it sounds. And then, of course, there's the slang meaning. (I'm surprised no-one has already mentioned this.)

Peter sounds like a nickname for a man's private part.

I absolutely adore this name! I hadn't thought about it as a name option for my 4-year-old Eli, until I had already filled out his birth certificate. Although we considered changing it when he was only an infant, we decided to stick with our first choice. This name always slips my mind, and I really wish we'd have name one of our sons this. I like Simon Peter. It has a sweet ring to it, although I would only call him Peter. I love this name, and if I ever have another son, this is definitely what we'll name him. It's just too cute!

The name is borne by Dorothy L. Sayer's fictional detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. He's a beloved and well-known fictional character.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Peter_Wimsey

A famous bearer is English actor Peter Ustinov (April 16, 1921 – March 28, 2004). He's well known for his Academy Award-winning roles in 'Spartacus' (1960) and 'Topkapi' (1964), among other film roles. He was also an accomplished writer and playwright.

A famous bearer is Emmy Award-winning soap opera actor Peter Bergman (born June 11, 1953), best known for his role as Jack Abbott on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless," a role he's held since 1989.

Peter is sometimes listed as the first name of the composer P. I. Tchaikovsky, although his name was really Pyotr.

Peter Carlisle fom the the television show Blackpool.

Hah. Peter.
I can't help but laugh every time I hear someone called this. Try Petros or something else - Peter is too funny to name your kid.

Peter Corey, a children's writer who was born in Walsall, West Midlands (UK). He also acts and does stand up comedy.

As much as many people say this is a common name, I think is it charming and kind, yet very masculine.

Actor Peter Sellers who played Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther series.

I really like the name Peter. It sounds masculine yet sensitive and sophisticated. If I ever have a son and name him Peter, I sincerely hope with all my heart he won't decide to go by Pete. Ugh. I couldn't stand that.

Peter is actually a Hebrew word, it means "to be the first to breach the womb", in other words, first-born.
It can also be associated with the verb which means "to solve, to resolve, to be a solution".

Peter Facinelli is a famous bearer of the name.

Peter Forsberg is a Swedish ice hockey player who won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalance.

Corporal Peter Newkirk of the RAF, played by Richard Dawson (who later went on to host Family Feud). He was one of the main characters in Hogan's Heroes.

Peter "Pete" is the oldest of the four Hollister children in the "Happy Hollisters" series of children's books.

I am in the process of attempting to respond to the first 1000 results in a google search for 'Peter the Roman', the final pontiff in the St. Malachy prophecies. Total results are over 3 million. Yet, the prophecy given in 1139 A.D. was in virtual obscurity for over 400 years until the invention of the printing press. In the computer age there has been a resurgence in the interest of the list of names.

Even Nostradamus spoke of 'Peter the Roman' in Century VII, #24.

Peter Tchaikovsky Russian composer.

I had originally named my son Peter after his father (my ex). I also chose this name because of its meaning- "rock" or "stone". After all, I am a geologist by trade, and people think it's cool that I have a child whose name means "rock". My son is five now, and I am still glad I chose this name. It isn't very common for kids his age, which is also a good thing. I hate my name partly because of its sickening popularity for girls in my generation.

Peter Jennings, the former news anchor of ABC World News Tonight.

It's a nice, classic name. You can't say that about new fad names like like Kayden and Braiden.

Peter Yu Tae-chol was one of the Korean martyrs.
His story, even though undetailed and short, made me cry.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Yu_Tae-chol

Why would anyone name their child this? Why would you want to name your child after a penis? Horrible parents!

To the poster above: to say that this name has anything at all to do with the word "penis" is ridiculous, ignorant, immature, and inaccurate. This wonderful name has belonged to many great people, most notably Jesus' apostle. To say that anyone who names a child this is a horrible parent is absurd. The proper meaning is "rock", and has NOTHING to do with a male body part. To possess this name is an honor. Go back to middle school.

Peter Yarrow is from the 1960's folk singing group, Peter Paul and Mary.

Famous bearer: Peter Townshend, who sometimes went by Pete, the guitarist from the English rock band, The Who.

The name is Greek and derives from ΠΕΤΡΑ = stone. Exists in contemporary Greek, too.

Sir Peter Blake is a British painter, sculptor and designer, a leading exponent of Pop art.

Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois (1756-1811) was an English painter and collector of Swiss parentage.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. :D

Peter Sarsgaard is an American actor.