Petra

Petra 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. Petra 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'

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

Petra was, in the past month, the 2154th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Petra 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, Petra was viewed 79 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Petra is most adored in West Virginia, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Petra:

1. German Shepherd
2. American Staffordshire Terrier
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Chihuahua
5. Queensland Heelers

Petra is found in these categories:

german

Popular female name in Germany, derived from Greek meaning "rock".

cute

Originating from Greek, this moniker means 'rock', symbolizing adorable steadfastness.