Pierre

Pierre is the French form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros, itself a Latinized rendering of the Aramaic word meaning rock or stone. The name was popularized throughout the Christian world by the apostle Simon Peter, whom Jesus reportedly gave this nickname. Pierre has been borne by many notable French figures, including the philosopher Pierre Abélard and the physicist Pierre Curie. Related forms include the Norman variant Pièrre, the Italian Pietro, the Spanish Pedro, and the English Peter.