Petey

Petey has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Petey isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Petey is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Petey was, in the past month, the 3380th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of June 2025, Petey is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Petey was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Petey's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Petey is most adored in Nebraska, New Jersey and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, South Carolina and Maryland.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Petey.

Most popular breeds named Petey:

1. Chihuahua
2. American Pitbull Terrier
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Jack Russell Terrier
5. Boxer

• A pit bull named Petey played a role in the movie Our Gang.
• A dog named Petey featured in the television show The Puppy's Further Adventures..
• A pit bull named Petey featured in the television show The Little Rascals.

Petey is found in these categories:

famous

Starred as the clever canine in "The Little Rascals" series.

cute

Evokes playful nostalgia, referencing the lovable pup from "The Little Rascals".