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Any thoughts on Petra?

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comeonbishbosh · 23/09/2012 20:50

Just mulling on it for expected new arrival. Unusual but no unheard of, shortish, easy to spell.

My DD is called Iris, if that helps. And we don't live in the NE, so not too many people being referred to as 'pet' round here!

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suebfg · 23/09/2012 21:13

Reminds me of a dog's name, sorry

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comeonbishbosh · 23/09/2012 21:10

Yes, it's true, there is the residual 'dog on Blue Peter' effect! I'm 40 and that dog was even before my time but seems to have a persistent place in the hearts of my generation! However, would not too bothered about that - there's only so many characters on kids television you can rule out (and I think it was a nice dog Smile)

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AThingInYourLife · 23/09/2012 21:08

I love it.

It was on my list for DD3.

Iris and Petra - perfect :)

Lakota · 23/09/2012 21:05

Makes me think of sea birds. Although I think that might be Petral.

MrsPresley · 23/09/2012 21:04

Lovely name, I know someone called Petra (an adult), have never heard of the place name (had to google) and didnt think of the dog on BP.

If you like it, go for it, it's a lot nicer than some of the "names" suggested on here!

poocatcherchampion · 23/09/2012 21:03

Love!

Narked · 23/09/2012 21:01

Rain on my parade why don't you MoonHare Grin

MoonHare · 23/09/2012 21:00

Even I'm too young to remember Petra the Blue Peter dog being alive, however the name will always instantly make me think - dog. Shame as I agree it's a nice name with lots to commend it.

Narked · 23/09/2012 20:58

I just asked DH and he said, 'The dog on Blue Peter.' For me it's the place rather than the dog - I'm younger than DH Grin. I think you might find an age divide in people's responses to the name.

SquirtedPerfumeUpNoseInBoots · 23/09/2012 20:55

The dog on blue Peter.

meditrina · 23/09/2012 20:53

Place of conception? Or Blue Peter dog?

jaffacakehips · 23/09/2012 20:51

I love the name Petra, DH said no Angry

Please use it, very underused name.