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Thoughts on Peter?

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Tom1989 · 27/07/2020 12:11

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 Smile

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JengaNonConfirming · 27/07/2020 20:02

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

ConnellSchmonnoll · 27/07/2020 20:17

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.

HoHoHolyCow · 27/07/2020 20:43

I really like it!

Cindie943811A · 27/07/2020 21:16

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

Metallicalover · 27/07/2020 21:31

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! 🤣

StLuciasdream · 27/07/2020 21:52

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

WinnieLowCo · 27/07/2020 21:53

I like it.

MadamMooch · 27/07/2020 22:03

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☹️

dreamboatquickfuck · 27/07/2020 22:08

Dated

FriedasCarLoad · 27/07/2020 22:11

Love it. Strong, classic, underused.

Stellakent · 27/07/2020 22:15

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

Tillygetsit · 27/07/2020 22:40

Great name. Strong and refreshing. I love it.

Danniiaddy · 27/07/2020 22:46

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

badg3r · 27/07/2020 23:34

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

WowserBowser · 27/07/2020 23:35

Love it

CoatTails · 27/07/2020 23:51

It’s my lovely, lovely dad’s name.

FizzyGreenWater · 28/07/2020 00:14

Slang for penis.

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

Rosesarereds · 28/07/2020 13:19

I like it.

Is it really slang for penis Blush?

namesall · 28/07/2020 13:25

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!

FizzyGreenWater · 28/07/2020 13:55

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

lufcaregoingup · 28/07/2020 14:00

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

SecularPanic · 28/07/2020 14:01

Love that name.

Rachel241 · 28/07/2020 15:12

I'm not keen on the inevitable Pete.

Rachel241 · 28/07/2020 15:15

And that péter is to fart in French Blush

MissHoney85 · 28/07/2020 15:17

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