Peterson

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A surname of Scandinavian origin meaning 'son of Peter'. It is a common patronymic name in English-speaking countries and Scandinavia.

“Dr Peterson published groundbreaking research in molecular biology.”

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Contains common letters P, E, T, R, S, O, N with E appearing twice

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Worth 11 points; 8-letter word valuable for bonus squares

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