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Petey

PEE-tee2 syllables
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Diminutive form of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. (English)

What does Petey mean?

English: Diminutive form of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.. Petey is a diminutive of the name Peter, which is derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

Is Petey a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Petey in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Petey in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Petey suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Petey

When Petey checked into the Dog Hotel, all the guests whispered, 'He must be here for the paw-sitive vibes!' Turns out he’s just super into gourmet kibble and fluffy pillows!

Like Petey? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.