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Petula

PEH-too-lah3 syllables
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A name meaning 'little stone'. (Modern)

What does Petula mean?

Modern: A name meaning 'little stone'.. Petula is derived from the Latin word meaning 'little stone', often used as a name.

Is Petula a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Petula in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Petula's Nap Time

As Petula settles in for a nap, the other pups whisper, 'Do you think she dreams of grand adventures or just how to nap like a royal?'

Like Petula? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

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