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The meaning and history of the name Peter.


PETER: Derived from the given name PETER.

Usage: Dutch, English, German
Variants: PARK, PARKS, PERKINS, PETERS, PETERSON
Famous People: Peter Paul Rubenswiki (Painter, 1577, Germany), Saint Peterwiki (Religious Figure, 0, Syria), Peter I of Russiawiki (Politician, 1672, Russia), Peter Jacksonwiki (Film Director, 1961, New Zealand), Peter Kropotkinwiki (Biologist, 1842, Russia), Jan Peter Balkenendewiki (Politician, 1956, Netherlands), Peter II of Russiawiki (Politician, 1715, Russia), Peter III of Russiawiki (Politician, 1728, Germany), Peter Gabrielwiki (Singer, 1950, United Kingdom), Peter Sellerswiki (Actor, 1925, United Kingdom)