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Peter?

66 replies

Darknessoldfriend · 07/12/2023 13:10

DH and I struggling to agree on a baby name. DH likes Peter and it has family connections to both of us. We both like traditional names but I’m worried it’s not a ‘baby’ name (I know he won’t be a baby forever!), thoughts?

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RhubarbAndMustard · 08/12/2023 21:26

Love it and is my sons middle name

IReallyLikeYouButIWantToSeeHowThingsGoWithMark · 08/12/2023 21:24

My BFF's 12 year old is Peter. I LOVE it! I was Hmm at first because it seemed so dull but it rapidly grew on me. She named her Peter after her FIL. As she said he is always the only one in his class- barring the teachers!

Her Peter is gorgeous. Kind, sweet and sensitive. So that is what I envision now with the name.

It's cute on a baby and suits all ages over that IMO.

muddyford · 08/12/2023 21:17

Love it. One of my favourite names.

UsingChangeofName · 08/12/2023 21:09

Love it.
Nothing about it not to like.

Justnoidea · 08/12/2023 20:19

Love it!

BoleynMemories13 · 08/12/2023 20:11

Peter is an underused (these days) classic. Handsome, strong. All young children will be familiar with Peter Rabbit so won't think it dated at all. It's only us adults who think like that. To young children, all names of children they know are 'normal' names.

I'd put Peter in the same category as James and Thomas, which are both still popular.

Peter is definitely due a comeback.

Roselilly36 · 08/12/2023 19:24

I have always loved the name Peter, a good choice, especially if as it has a family connection for you. Many congratulations btw.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 08/12/2023 19:20

I've never met a Peter I didn't like.

Wotwotwotwotwot · 08/12/2023 19:06

It's lovely

PickledScrump · 08/12/2023 19:05

Nothing wrong with it as long as your surname isn’t file. Peter Rabbit is popular again now so I don’t think it’ll seem all that unusual.

user1492757084 · 08/12/2023 14:59

Peter is a handsome name.
Peter Rabbit baby clothing is pretty cute too.

Einevinefine · 08/12/2023 04:40

Love it.
Timeless, classic name.

WhyMeWhyNowWhyNot · 08/12/2023 04:29

My dad’s name - and he was the best.

use it 🥰

Rabiz · 08/12/2023 04:28

I like it.

CurlewKate · 08/12/2023 04:26

Not being a "baby" name is a GOOD thing! I wish more people would realise they're naming adults.....

peaceinourtime · 08/12/2023 03:46

Peter's a good solid name and a refreshing change from the names of moment Theo, Alfie, Noah et al

ErrolTheDragon · 08/12/2023 00:14

Of course it's a 'baby name', as well as a big boy and a man name.

You'll be able to sing him "Little Peter Rabbit has a fly upon his nose" with all the actions.Grin

NewtonPulsifer · 07/12/2023 23:55

Great name!

EssAyyBee · 07/12/2023 23:49

May not bother you! But I thought maybe worth mentioning. If he was in my sons class he'd tell me there was a boy called 'Pee-ar' no T 😂

EssAyyBee · 07/12/2023 23:46

I naturally do not pronouce the T in Peter. May be an area thing but I cant think of anyone I know that would either.

ZenNudist · 07/12/2023 23:34

It's a great name. Classic but not overused. I don't reckon you need to shorten it.

theduchessofspork · 07/12/2023 23:27

I think it’ll be revived soon

I like it.. but I don’t like Pete

Robert and Michael also due for revival I think

toastofthetown · 07/12/2023 18:44

I really like Peter. I think it’s handsome and charming. There are also lots of children’s literary Peters (Narnia, Peter Pan, Peter Rabbit). I strongly dislike Pete and Petey so would never use it though.

Starseeking · 07/12/2023 14:57

I actually really like the name Peter. It's feels old, but it's not at the same time.

Go for it!

DiaNaranja · 07/12/2023 14:53

Love it! I'm a big Peter Pan fan 😄 was routing for Wendy for DD, but DH vetoed it!

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