52%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /pə.ˈtju.lə/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Meaning unknown, created in the 20th century. The name is borne by the British singer Petula Clark (1932-), whose name was invented by her father. People think this name isRate·Details classic formal upper class wholesome delicate refined strange complex Categories invented, music, performers, pop music, pop singers, rare English, song titles, Squishmallows, TV presenters, uncertain etymology