Pere

Pere is a masculine given name used in Catalan-speaking regions, where it is the standard form of Peter. The name derives from the Latin Petrus, via the Greek Petros, meaning rock or stone. In medieval and modern Catalan documents, Pere appears as a common personal name and remains in everyday use in Catalonia, Andorra, and among Catalan-speaking communities worldwide. In French, pere (with the circumflex) is the word for father and is etymologically related but distinct from the Catalan name.

Pere can also appear as a surname in some families and in anthroponymy across cultures, though it is less common as a given name outside the Catalan sphere. The name has cognates in other languages, including Peter in English, Pedro in Spanish, Pierre in French, and Pietro in Italian.

Notable individuals bearing the name include Pere II el Catòlic, Peter II the Catholic, who ruled as King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The name continues to be used in contemporary Catalan contexts and appears in literature, film, and public life.