Petula
Meaning of Petula
Originating from the English language, the name Petula is typically associated with baby girls. It is pronounced as peh-TOO-lah in English (/pəˈtjuːlə/). A similar variation of the name is Petunia.
In terms of popularity, the data for newborns in the United States shows that Petula had a sporadic presence over the years. It made an appearance in 1977 and 1974, ranking at 9652 and 8774 respectively. The name experienced a slight increase in popularity in 1973, where it ranked at 5191 with 10 occurrences. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Petula remained moderately popular, consistently appearing on the list with varying ranks and occurrences.
With its unique sound and origins, Petula offers parents a distinctive choice for their baby girl's name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as peh-TOO-lah (/pəˈtjuːlə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Petula
| Petula Clark CBE is a British singer, actress, and songwriter with a career spanning over eight decades. |
