Peter facts for kids
"Peter" is a very common name that can refer to many different things! It's often a boy's first name, but it can also be a last name. Sometimes, "Peter" is used for famous animals, movies, or even historical ships. Let's explore some of the interesting things named Peter.
People Named Peter
Peter is a very popular name for boys. It comes from a Greek word meaning "rock" or "stone". Many famous people throughout history have been named Peter.
Saint Peter
One of the most well-known people named Peter is Saint Peter. He was an important leader and one of the twelve main followers, called apostles, of Jesus Christ. He is a very important figure in Christianity. He lived a long time ago, in the 1st century AD.
Animals Named Peter
Many animals, both real and fictional, have been given the name Peter. Some of these animals became quite famous!
Chief Mousers of the UK Government
For many years, cats have been employed to catch mice in important government buildings in the United Kingdom. These special cats are known as "Chief Mousers". Several of them have been named Peter:
- Peter (chief mouser): This cat was the Chief Mouser from 1929 to 1946. That's a very long time!
- Peter II (cat): He took over the job from 1946 to 1947.
- Peter III (cat): This Peter was Chief Mouser from 1947 to 1964.
Other Famous Animals
- Peter, the Lord's cat: This cat lived at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, a famous sports stadium.
- Pete the Cat: This is a popular cartoon cat character from children's books and TV shows.
- Peter (dog): Peter was a brave collie dog who was awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945. This medal is given to animals for their bravery in war.
- Peter (eagle): Around the 1830s, a bald eagle named Peter lived at the Philadelphia Mint. This is where money is made in the United States.
Culture and Entertainment
The name Peter has also been used in many movies, books, and songs.
Movies and Books
- Peter (1934 film): This was an old movie directed by Henry Koster.
- Peter (2021 film): A more recent movie made in the Marathi language.
- Peter (novel): A book written in 1908 by Francis Hopkinson Smith.
- "Peter" (short story): A short story from 1892 by the famous writer Willa Cather.
Music
- Peter (album): This was an EP (a type of music album) released in 1993 by a Canadian band called Eric's Trip.
- Peter: A self-titled album from 1972 by the musician Peter Yarrow.
- "Peter": A song released in 2024 by the popular singer Taylor Swift, found on her album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.
Other Uses of Peter
The name Peter can also refer to other interesting things, like historical ships or even storms.
Historical Ship
- The Peter: Also known as Peter Pomegranate, this was a large English warship from the 16th century. It was an important ship in its time.
Places
- Peter, Utah: This is a small community in Cache County, Utah, in the United States. It's also sometimes called Petersboro.
Storms
- Tropical Storm Peter: The name Peter has been used for several tropical storms over the years. Tropical storms are strong weather systems that form over warm ocean waters.
