Petter
Pronunciation: [ p-EHT-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Petter first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 43 babies have been named Petter in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Petter is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,178 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,178
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Petter
Petter is a boy name .
Petter is currently ranked #33,178 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Petter include Pet, Pett, Petty, Pettie, Pey, Peie, and Petkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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