Pete

Pete Meaning & Origin

About Pete
The name Pete is a diminutive form of the name Peter, which is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." It is a strong and enduring name that symbolizes stability, reliability, and steadfastness. People named Pete are often seen as dependable and trustworthy individuals who can be relied upon in times of need.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pete are male.

Pete Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.90% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/pit/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pete in Braille

Here's how to represent Pete in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pete in braille

How to Spell the Name Pete in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pete using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pete in sign language

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