Male Name
Pelle
ˈpɛl.lɛ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
ends in -elle
Shining characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
53/100
classic120%
youthful80%
informal65%
common65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
delicate65%
refined65%
strange80%
simple120%
Meaning & Etymology
Pelle is a Swedish diminutive of the male given name Per, which itself is a Scandinavian form of Peter. The name Peter originates from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. Pelle is commonly used as a familiar or affectionate form of Per in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Per
Evolution:
Per → Pelle (diminutive)
Source:
Swedish naming conventions