Pettigrew

Pettigrew is an English surname of Scottish origin.

It appears occasionally as a given name but functions primarily as a family name.

The name gained literary recognition through the character Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter series, a traitorous wizard who could transform into a rat.

HarryPotter

rat

Rodent or informer

Voldemort · James Potter · Sirius Black · Remus Lupin · cowardice · Peter · Gryffindor · transformation · servant · Hogwarts

surname

genealogy

Study of family descent

lineage · clan · heritage · parish records · emigration · census · Northumberland · tombstone · coat of arms · family tree

Opposites
loyalty and courage in the Harry Potter universe

PettigrewSirius Black

James Potter · Lily Potter · Neville Longbottom · loyal friend · Harry Potter

moral character archetype

Pettigrewhero

One admired for courage

martyr · loyal friend · Neville Longbottom · true believer · brave soul

servility vs independence

Pettigrewfree spirit

Uninhibited, unconventional person

rebel · Severus Snape

Phrases
Family

petty, grew, grow, grown, growing, grows, growth

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G