Petty

The first name Petty is an English short and pet form of Patricia, the female form of the name Patrick. This, in turn, has its roots in the ancient Roman Patricius (Pătrĭcĭus). Figuratively, the name is associated with 'the noble one' and 'the elegant one', which also hints at 'the patrician woman'.

What does the name Petty mean?

Petty is an English abbreviation and pet form of the name Patricia, which is considered the female variant of Patrick. The origin of the name lies in Latin, derived from the word patricius, which means 'noble, elegant, patrician, of noble descent'. The term patrēs stands for 'the noble, the patrician, of noble lineage'. Furthermore, Petty is also regarded as a Scandinavian diminutive of Petra, a feminine form of Peter and Petrus, which traces back to the ancient Greek Petros (Πέτρος). Literally translated, this name means 'the stone' or 'the rock'. Its roots go back to the ancient Greek word pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος), and it was originally derived from the Aramaic Kephás, which means 'the precious stone' or 'the boulder', but also conveys qualities like 'solid', 'strong', or 'determined'. The term 'patrician' originally referred to an elite group in ancient Rome that included both biological and adopted members. Similar names include Patrizia, Patrisha, Patrica, Triccia, and Tricia.

Where does the name Petty come from?

The name Petty has its roots in Latin and means 'the noble one'. It is derived from the Latin word group: patrēs, which means 'the noble, the patrician, of noble descent', and patricius, which means 'noble, elegant, patrician, of noble origin'. It is also derived from Petra, with the ancient Greek terms pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος), which mean 'the rock' or 'the stone'. Additionally, the derivation from the Aramaic Kephás should be noted, which means 'the precious stone' or 'the boulder'. The languages in which this name occurs are English.

How do you pronounce Petty?

Petty is pronounced like 'Peti'.

When is the name day of Petty?

Petty celebrates its name day on March 17 and August 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Petty is a rather rare first name. In 2009, it ranked 2,111th on the list of the most common female first names. From 1930 to 2024, Petty was used as a first name, averaging 1st place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been given this name. In the USA, Petty reached 4,331st place in 1931. There, too, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times in the last ten years, totaling 20 times from 1930 to 2024.

Famous people

• Petty (character) (animated character (Petty Pur Show)