Petite
Pronunciation: [ p-uht-EET ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Petite first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 5 babies have been named Petite in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Petite is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,021 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,021
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Petite
Petite is a girl name .
Petite is currently ranked #64,021 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Petite include Pet, Peti, Petiy, Petiie, Pey, Peie, and Petkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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