Pettus
Pronunciation: [ p-EHT-uhs ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,632
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Pettus
Pettus is a boy name .
Pettus is currently ranked #20,632 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pettus 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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