Pieter

rock, stone

GenderBoyOriginDutchSay itPEE-terPopularityUncommon
Pronounced PEE-ter

About the name Pieter

Pieter is the Dutch cousin of Peter, carrying the same steady, rock-solid meaning. It has a crisp, dignified sound that feels both classic and quietly artistic.

A Pieter tends to be thoughtful and steady, someone others trust with hard decisions.

Fun fact

Pieter Bruegel the Elder, one of the most famous Flemish painters, shares this enduring Dutch name.

Nicknames for Pieter

Piet

Variations

PietPeterPierPieterjan

Famous people named Pieter

  • Pieter Bruegel the Elder (painter)
  • Pieter Zeeman (physicist)

Sibling name ideas

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