Pitt
Fact sheet
- Name
- Pitt
- Gender
- Boy name
- Origin
- The name Pitt
- Syllables
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The first name Pitt represents, similar to Pit, a short form of the name Pitter, which is used in the Limburg and Rhineland regions as a variant of Peter. The meaning of the name is 'the rock.' In English-speaking countries, Pitt is primarily found as a surname.
What does the name Pitt mean?
Pitt is, like Pit, a derived form of Pitter, the Limburg and Rhineland variant of Peter, which means 'the rock.' The name is also found in English-speaking regions, although more commonly as a family name. Other variants of Pitt or Peter include Pierre (French), Pietro and Piero (Italian), Pedro (Spanish, Portuguese), Pieter and Piet (Dutch), Per, Peer, and Pär (Scandinavian), Petar (South Slavic), Petr (Czech), Piotr (Polish), Pjotr (Russian), and Petro (Ukrainian).
Where does the name Pitt come from?
The name Pitt, as a variant of Peter, has its roots in the Latin and biblical name Petrus. This, in turn, comes from the ancient Greek word pétros, which means 'rock block' or 'stone.' This ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Pitt?
The sound and pronunciation of Pitt: The name is monosyllabic and concise. It is pronounced as [pɪt], with a short, bright vowel combined with a firm consonant ending. The sound is direct and clear. The brevity of the name gives it a distinctive presence. Pitt exudes confidence and modernity – it is straightforward, clear, and possesses a powerful, concentrated sound energy.
When is the name day of Pitt?
The name day of Pitt is celebrated on June 29 and December 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Pitt is a rather rare first name. It currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2009, when it reached 1,188th place. In the last ten years, Pitt has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,039th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,817th.
Nicknames & pet names
Pitti / Pittl / Pittuti
Famous people
- George Pitt Morison (artist from Australia)
- Nathaniel Pitt Langford (historian from America)
- Pitt Kreuzberg (painter from Germany)
- Pitt Moog (German painter)
- William Pitt Root (poet from Argentina)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pitt
What is the meaning of the name Pitt?
Pitt is a derived form of Pitter, a variant of the name Peter, which means 'the rock.'
Where does the name Pitt come from?
The name Pitt has its roots in the Latin and biblical name Petrus, which comes from the ancient Greek word pétros, meaning 'rock block' or 'stone.'
How popular is the name Pitt?
The name Pitt is rather rare and is mainly used as a first name in some regions, while it occurs more frequently as a surname in English-speaking areas.