Thoughts on Peter?

[Tom1989]

Hello, me and DW quite like this name for DS1; it seems fairly strong and traditional but not particularly popular nowadays. What do people think of it? Middle name will be George, surname Cameron. Thank you

It's just me that finds it a bit meh then!

I know three young Peters (I'm in Hampshire). One is 9, another 7, the other is 1. It really grows on you. When the 9 year old was born it felt old fashioned (his twin is called Richard) but it's lovely.

The 7 year old goes by PJ. None of them get called Pete.

I really like it!

The Peters I’ve known have all been outgoing types. Good solid name and not stodgy like a lot of the names making a come back.
IMHO a good choice

I love it. It's my husband's name. I've always said if we have a boy I would like to call him Peter. He's not to sure about having a son with the same name. I'll try and twist his arm! 🤣

Very surprised at the love for the name. I find it incredibly wet and twee, sorry!

I like it.

I really love it and think it’s strong and classic.
However, I’m put off by the French verb péter and that also it’s slang for male genitalia☹️

Dated

Love it. Strong, classic, underused.

Lovely. I also love John, which you also don't hear much any more.

Great name. Strong and refreshing. I love it.

The only thing that puts me off Peter is the fact that it means ‘to fart’ in French...

I really like it and very under used st the moment. I am not so keen on Pete as a nickname.

Love it

It’s my lovely, lovely dad’s name.

Slang for penis.

I don't like it - it sounds uptight. I imagine a prim little boy. Then a middle aged Pete.

I like it.

Is it really slang for penis ?

It seems like I'm in the minority but I think it's awful. The only Peter I know is my 60 year old uncle and I can't imagine it on a baby, but everyone else thinks differently so ignore me!

American slang really. But yes! 'His peter' and ick!

It's my dads name, reminds me of an old man name.

Love that name.

I'm not keen on the inevitable Pete.

And that péter is to fart in French

I like it. Unfortunately it sounds like a tongue twister with my surname, otherwise I'd definitely consider it!