Pete, or Peter, is a fairly popular name for both dogs and people so it's not at all surprising that this name has been popping up regularly in popular culture for quite some time. One of the earlier examples of a dog named Pete in popular culture could be found in the White House, for a while at least.
Peter ranks #1,970 with users of PupNames.com. Peter ranks #374 in the New York City Dog Name Database. Peter ranks #665 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Despite its long history and notable bearers, the name Peter is not as popular as it used to be. The name reached its peak popularity in the 1940s, but has since been on a decline. It's still a classic, timeless name, but it's not as common as it used to be.
But as user-friendly as this makes the name, it has a solid, traditional side as well. Never as widely used as some of the more traditional Anglo-Saxon stalwarts, Peter retains an enduring appeal to parents seeking a less-used classic, with those nice childhood associations.
Peter is a masculine name originating in the Greek language meaning "rock" or "stone." This name is derived from the Greek version, Petros, which translates to "stone." This biblical name was most notably given to one of Jesus's apostles, Simon.
James – Jas./Jm. 1 Peter – 1 Pet./1 Pe./1 Pt./1 P.
Peter was the 215th most popular boys name. In 2021 there were 1,768 baby boys named Peter. 1 out of every 1,052 baby boys born in 2021 are named Peter.
It might come as no surprise that Pete came from a nickname for the much-loved moniker Peter and now stands strong as its very own given name. Short and sweet, it has been borne by an abundance of celebrities, including Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, which may inspire a little rockstar in baby.
The classic dog name theme is mostly a descriptive one, but some names are eternally canine and can be given to any dog of any size, color, or breed. These names include Fido, Rex, and Champ for boys and Lassie, Missy, and Roxy for girls.
Peter is a common masculine given name. It is derived directly from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone"), which itself was a translation of Aramaic Kefa ("stone, rock"), the new name Jesus gave to apostle Simon Bar-Jona.
The Cross of Saint Peter also known as The Petrine Cross is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, but in recent times also used as an anti-Christian and Satanic symbol. In Christianity, it is associated with the martyrdom of Peter the Apostle.
The Personality Traits Associated with the Name Peter
People with the name Peter are often hardworking, reliable, and steadfast. They tend to be loyal and dedicated to their work, their families, and their friends.
Petra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "πέτρα" (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning "stone, rock".
A diminutive of the male given name Peter.
Damon—Greek, means loyal. Dillon—Irish, means loyal. Fidel—Latin, means loyal. Fido—Latin, means loyal.