Petey

Affectionate Peter variant

Petey is a diminutive of the name Peter, typically given to boys, pets, or used as a childhood nickname.

The double diminutive ending (-ey added to Pete) gives it an affectionate, informal quality: Little Petey finally learned to ride his bike.

It's especially common as a dog's name.

nickname

Pete

Nickname for Peter

sobriquet · handle · byname · tag · epithet · endearment · buddy · pal

character

cartoon

Animated or humorous illustration

  • parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
  • dogDomesticated barking mammal
  • mascotGroup's symbolic figure

sidekick · puppet · animated · fictional · toy · memorabilia · catchphrase · lovable · mischievous · iconic

familiar

affectionate

Showing warm regard

easygoing · approachable · warmhearted · playful · endearing · fond · cherished · beloved · dear · buddy

Categories
Opposites
formality of name

PeteyPeter

Male name, means rock

Saint Peter · Peter the Great · Pete

Phrases
Family

Peter, Petra, Peterson

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G