Pete

Casual Peter variant

Pete is a common nickname for Peter, used as a given name in its own right.

The phrase for Pete's sake is a mild oath expressing frustration or emphasis—a euphemism avoiding "for God's sake" or "for Christ's sake." Oh, for Pete's sake, just tell me what happened.

nickname

Pedro

Spanish male name

familiar · informal · shortened · name · given name · first name · masculine · common · popular · Western

everyman

average

Arithmetic mean or ordinary

relatable · approachable · familiar · friendly · casual · down-to-earth · regular · unpretentious · working-class · simple

apostle

Simon

Masculine given name

  • discipleCommitted follower of teaching
  • fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures
  • rockSolid earthen material

Galilee · New Testament · papacy · Vatican · Christianity · Bible · gospels · catholic · church · Rome

Categories
Opposites
name formality

PetePeter

Male name, means rock

Pietro · Pedro · Pierre

gendered name counterpart

PetePetra

Rock-carved Jordanian ruins

Penny · Paula · Peggy · Polly

Phrases
Family

Peter, Petey

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G