Pieter
Pieter is a boys' name of Dutch origin meaning “rock, stone.”
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how do you pronounce Pieter?
PEE-ter
where does the name Pieter come from?
The Dutch form of Peter, from Petrus and the Greek Petros, rock or stone.
The Dutch form of Peter, Pieter is inseparable from the Dutch Golden Age — Pieter Bruegel the Elder created some of the most vivid paintings of Northern European life ever made. The name projects Dutch artistic genius, practical strength, and enduring solidity.
the history of Pieter
Pieter was one of the most common Dutch names for centuries, given to almost 3,000 boys in 1947, but only about 100 a year by 2016.
who are famous people named Pieter?
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Flemish Renaissance painter)
- Pieter Zeeman (Nobel Prize-winning physicist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Pieter?
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Variants around the world
what names are similar to Pieter?
what names go well with Pieter?
Sibling names that share Pieter's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Pieter
What does the name Pieter mean?
Pieter means “rock, stone”.
What is the origin of the name Pieter?
Pieter comes from the Dutch naming tradition. Related forms include Peter and Petrus.
How popular is the name Pieter?
Pieter has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Pieter a boy or girl name?
Pieter is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Pieter?
Pieter is pronounced PEE-ter, with 2 syllables.
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