Petula
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Petula first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 179 babies have been named Petula in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Petula is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,234 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,234
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Petula
Petula is a girl name .
Petula is currently ranked #63,234 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Petula include Pet, Petu, Petuy, Petuie, Pey, Peie, and Petkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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