Origin
French (European)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Pisces
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Petty is a name often given to girls. Ranked #10153 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a French (European) origin and traditionally means "The small and delicate individual". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Petty
Petty stems from French 'petit' meaning small. It remains uncommon in modern usage but appeals to parents favoring short, melodic names with European roots.
Popularity
Currently ranked #10153 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Focused on harmony and care.
Seeks partnership and peace.
Values structure and reliability.
Expresses nurturing and responsibility.
Zodiac & Astrology
Pisces
Evokes delicate, dreamy qualities.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Radiates gentle and affectionate energy.
Color Aura
Soft Pink
Element
Water
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Rose Quartz
Spirit Animal
Dove
Power Word
Grace
Energy Type
Water × Spring
Personality & Traits
Gentle
Approaches others with kindness.
Thoughtful
Considers feelings carefully.
Charming
Wins people over easily.
Famous People Named Petty
Petty Officer Jane
Historical naval figure reference
Petty in Pop Culture
Petty
Animated Short Character
Historical Events
1805
Appearance in French parish records.
International Variations
Petty in Different Scripts
Петти
Cyrillic
ペティ
Japanese (Katakana)
페티
Korean
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Petty:
Petty Belle
Petty Claire
Petty Hope
Petty Joy
Petty Lane
Petty Mae
Petty Rae
Fun Facts & Trivia
Derived directly from French petite.
Used sparingly in 19th century records.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.