Petula
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Petula
Petula is derived from the Latin "petulans," meaning "impudent" or "forward," though it has been modernized as a given name without retaining that negative connotation.
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Etymology
Petula is derived from the Latin "petulans," meaning "impudent" or "forward," though it has been modernized as a given name without retaining that negative connotation. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and gained popularity in the 20th century, most notably through British-American singer Petula Clark.
Petula currently ranks #10,779 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.
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