Peer Name Meaning
The name Peer comes from Danish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Peer below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Peer Name Meaning
Danish, Norwegian, SwedishVariant of PER. The Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen used this name for the main character in his play 'Peer Gynt' (1867).
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What does the name Peer mean?
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Is Peer a boy or girl name?
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