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What does Petro mean?
Greek: Means 'rock' or 'stone' in Greek.. Petro is derived from the Greek word 'petros', which means rock or stone, symbolizing strength.
Is Petro a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Petro in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Petro 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 Petro suit?
Human name
Bold
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
The Pack’s First Review of Petro
When we heard Petro was joining us, we thought, 'Great! Now we have a rock to lean on during playtime!' But really, how bold is a pup named after a stone? We’re in for quite the adventure!
Names similar to Petro
Akiak — Meaning 'brave' or 'bold'.Arvil — Means 'noble' or 'eagle' in Old English.Ashkan — Means 'brave' or 'hero' in Persian.Baldwin — An Old English name meaning 'bold friend.'Belal — An Arabic name meaning 'the one who is strong'.Biko — A name associated with the South African activist Steve Biko.Bronte — An English name meaning 'thunder'.Cador — An Old English name meaning 'battle' or 'war'.