Petra

Female

Meaning

Solid as rock

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːtrə/

Traits associated with the name Petra:

Dogs named Petra tend to be loving, good-natured, resilient, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Petra?

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be drawn to strong, independent characters.

Is Petra a good dog name?

Petra has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Petra isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,005
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
1,434
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Petra is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Petra was, in the past month, the 606th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Petra is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Petra was viewed 154 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Petra's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Petra is most adored in West Virginia, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kentucky, Louisiana and Connecticut.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Petra.

Most popular breeds named Petra:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. American Staffordshire Terrier
  3. Labrador Retriever
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Queensland Heelers

Petra is found in these categories:

german dog names
german

Popular female name in Germany, derived from Greek meaning "rock".

cute dog names
cute

Originating from Greek, this moniker means 'rock', symbolizing adorable steadfastness.

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Petra dog name meaning

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