Carl-Peter
Germanic and Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Carl-Peter
Carl-Peter combines two Germanic names: Carl (from Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong man") and Peter (from Greek Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock").
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Etymology
Carl-Peter combines two Germanic names: Carl (from Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong man") and Peter (from Greek Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock"). The hyphenated form is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with notable usage among European nobility and intellectual circles from the 18th century onward.
Carl-Peter currently ranks #5,762 in the United States as a boy's name.
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