Meaning of the Irish name Peadar. ... MEANING: Irish form of Peter and thus comes ultimately from Greek petros””the rock,”” it is still in common use in Ireland today.

How do you spell the name Peadar?

PEADAR, genitive -air, Peter; Latin — Petrus, rock; the name given by Christ to Simon, son of Jonas, whom He made Chief of the Apostles and the foundation-stone of His Church. This form of the name is comparatively recent, Piaras (which see) being the form previously in general use.

What is peader the Irish for?

Answer. Peter in Irish is Peadar.