Peadar as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Peadar

What is the meaning of the name Peadar ?

The baby name Peadar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Irish: /ˈpʲaːd̪ˠɾˠ/ (approx. “PYAH-dur”); Anglicized: /ˈpiːdər/ ("PEE-dər").

Peadar is Irish in Origin.

Peadar is the Irish Gaelic form of Peter, ultimately from Greek Petros via Latin Petrus, meaning “rock” or “stone.” The name entered Ireland with early Christianity and became established in Gaelic-speaking regions, aided by devotion to Saint Peter, apostle and first bishop of Rome. Medieval records show it alongside Latin and English spellings, and it persisted through the centuries as a traditional, quietly steadfast choice.

Variants across the Celtic languages include Scottish Gaelic Pèadar, Manx Peddyr, Welsh Pedr, Cornish Peder, and Breton Per; the straightforward English equivalent is Peter. In Irish usage, the related form Piaras (from Anglo-Norman Piers) sometimes overlaps in historical contexts. International cognates range from Pierre and Pietro to Pedro, Piotr, Petar, and Petru. Notable Irish bearers - poet Peadar Ó Doirnín, anthem lyricist Peadar Kearney, and writer-activist Peadar O’Donnell - helped keep the name visible, and the traditional feast day is 29 June (Saints Peter and Paul).