Pettyfer

Pettyfer is a surname of English origin. The exact etymology is not widely documented, and the name remains relatively uncommon in contemporary usage. Like many English surnames, it may have arisen from a geographic or family-based origin, but precise details are not well established.

Notable people with the surname include Alex Pettyfer (born 1990), a British actor known for roles in films such as Stormbreaker (2006), Wild Child (2008), Beastly (2011), and I Am Number Four (2011). His prominence in film and television has contributed to the recognition of the surname in popular culture.

Outside of individuals, Pettyfer does not refer to a widely recognized place, organization, or concept in the public domain. The name is primarily encountered as a family surname within English-speaking communities.