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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Peter, meaning 'rock'
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- PEL-eh
Pelle is a Scandinavian name, used as a diminutive of Peter, and it carries the meaning 'rock.' If you're weighing it for a baby name list, it's a short, simple form with a clear tie back to Peter.
Meaning & Origin of Pelle
Meaning: Diminutive of Peter, meaning 'rock'.
Origin: Scandinavian.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Pelle
PEL-ehIPA /ˈpɛlə/
Popularity of Pelle
Pelle does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Pelle mean?
Diminutive of Peter, meaning ‘rock’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pelle?
Pelle is pronounced PEL-eh (IPA: /ˈpɛlə/).
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