[Opinions] Historical Note
by Laura617 (guest)
8/8/2006, 9:15 PM
According to the book Scottish Christian Names by Leslie Alan Dunkling (1978), in Scotland prior to the 20th century, it was a common misconception that Peter was a nickname for Patrick, due to the Gaelic spelling of Patrick (Patair/Padair).
So, you could have compromised on Patrick nickname Peter (or Patair)