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Petit

puh-TEE2 syllables
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French word meaning 'small' or 'little'. (French)

What does Petit mean?

French: French word meaning 'small' or 'little'.. Petit is a French word that translates to 'small' or 'little', often used as a term of endearment.

Is Petit a good dog name?

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

Petit in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Petit 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 Petit suit?

Classic

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Petit

The moment we heard a little dog named Petit was coming, we all got nervous. Who knew a small pup could organize the biggest playdate of the year?

Like Petit? 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.