Pietro

Boy's name

Pietro is an Italian form of the name Peter, which is derived from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "rock" or "stone."

U.S. births in 2023 31
Peak year 1974

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Notable Namesakes

  • Pietro Mascagni - Italian composer, known for opera "Cavalleria Rusticana."
  • Pietro Aretino - Italian author, known for satirical writings.
  • Pietro da Cortona - Italian Baroque painter and architect.
  • Pietro Belluschi - Italian-American architect, known for modernist designs.
  • Pietro Mennea - Italian sprinter, held 200m world record for 17 years.
  • Pietro Badoglio - Italian general, served as Prime Minister during WWII.
  • Pietro Metastasio - Italian poet and librettist, wrote for operas.
  • Pietro Torrigiano - Italian sculptor, known for works in England.
  • Pietro Perugino - Italian Renaissance painter, mentor to Raphael.
  • Pietro Germi - Italian film director, known for "Divorce Italian Style."

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