Petula Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
'Petula' means 'cheerful' or 'full of life'.
Meaning of the Name Petula
'Petula' is a feminine name of English origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'petulare', which means 'to be cheerful' or 'to be full of life'. The name has a playful and lively connotation, and it is often associated with someone who is charismatic and outgoing. 'Petula' also has a musical association, as it is the name of the renowned British singer Petula Clark.
Popularity of the Name Petula
The popularity for the name Petula peaked in popularity in the year 1968 with 39 births, which ranked number 3,125 out of 11,748 unique names for that year. Petula had the most female births in 1968 with 39, which ranked number 1,909 out of 8,195 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Petula
Popularity of Petula by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Petula. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Petula in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Petula is a great pick!
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