Peter

[LegallyBritish]

How is the name Peter perceived? Too dated? Due for a comeback? What do you think of the name Peter?

Classic ❤️

I don’t see how it’s boring. It’s very rare indeed now amongst children. I don’t know any under the age of 60. It’s a great name. And it means rock.

I don't like it. I don't like the 'eee' sound in the middle.. though Pete is ok. And I don't like how the 'r' on the end looks visually-though that's just me 😂

Doesn't Pete have the same ee sound?

Lovely. Works for any age. The Peters I know range from preschoolers to pensioners.

I briefly considered it a few years a go and then realised it didn’t work with surname. I like it and feel like subconsciously must have picked up on the fact that it is coming back!

Dislike the nickname Pete though.

I don't know any very young ones but it was my grandad's name and is my uncle's name (he's in his sixties). Plus my c40 year old brother in law is a Peter. And I have worked/work with quite a lot of Peters on their 30s/40s.

I like it. Not too popular. Classic.

It’s a lovely name. “Baby Peter” would make me think of Baby P though

Being French didn't put me off naming mine Peter 😂

Like it. I know a 7 year old Peter andn it is unusual and cute. Cute for a baby, and then following on suitable for all ages. My friend did not like it for her DS and then came round.

Sophronia on that issue- would 'Victoria' made you think of Victoria Climbe?

Just wondering. Because I wonder if 'Peter' is so unusual nowadays that there are connotations where Victoria there are none.

I think it's very nice, and it's on the way back in anyway as I have met a few small Peters.

Lovely

Good choice

I love it and teach a fantastic one who is late teens.

I like it.

What's the problem with it in French ?

Like it - agree it’s a (currently) underused classic. Like Luke.

@Sparklysunflower the French verb pêter (pronounced pet-ay) means 'to fart'!

Terrible sorry. I find it dated and not a nice sounding name

My Dad was Peter.

I don’t know any young ones.

Great name.

Dated for me.

Love it nearly used it. Really strong name OP.

The only trouble is if the 't' is not pronounced properly like how Carla says Pe'er in Corry.

It's cute! There is a character in Mad Men called Peter who's fairly entitled and annoying, but I like it. Also, like a PP I love Robert - reminds me of an old friend.