Petter
PET-ter
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
60
Peak Year
#7 in 1918
First Recorded
1918
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian variant of Peter, which is of Greek origin, derived from 'petros,' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Petter Stordalen
Norwegian billionaire hotel entrepreneur.
Petter Northug
Norwegian cross-country skier, multiple Olympic champion.
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