Pelle
Swedish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Pelle
Pelle is a Scandinavian diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same etymological root as the Latin "petra," which also means stone.
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Etymology
Pelle is a Scandinavian diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same etymological root as the Latin "petra," which also means stone.
Pelle is primarily used in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish cultures, with historical prominence in Scandinavian regions; it has no specific religious association beyond Peter's Christian heritage as one of Jesus's apostles.
Pelle currently ranks #2,901 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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