Names that start with P
385 different P-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Penelope led them with 6,225 newborns. Compare all 1,670 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- PenelopeA Greek name of uncertain derivation, linked since antiquity either to pēnē ("weft, thread"), a nod to the myth's weaver, or to penelops, a kind of duckGreek6,225
- ParkerAn English occupational surname meaning 'keeper of the park', the gamekeeper of a medieval hunting ground, used for boys and girls alikeEnglish6,013
- PaisleyA Scottish place name of debated derivation, generally thought to come from a word meaning "church," and familiar as the name of the teardrop-patterned textileScottish3,513
- PeytonOf debated originEnglish1,957
- Peter'Rock' or 'stone', symbolizing steadfastness and reliabilityGreek1,954
- PiperOne who plays on a pipe, or a bagpiperEnglish1,940
- PhoebeBright, radiant, from the Greek word for shiningGreek1,885
- PhoenixMythical bird that rises from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth and renewalGreek1,594
- PalmerOne who bears a palm branch, often a pilgrim returned from the Holy LandEnglish1,560
- PatrickNobleman, patricianIrish1,495
- PresleyDerived from an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow' or 'dweller near the priest's clearing'English1,450
- PaulFrom the Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble" in LatinLatin1,316
- PrestonPreston means 'priest's estate' or 'priest's settlement', from the Old English elements preost 'priest' and tun 'enclosure, settlement'English1,141
- PoppyThe name Poppy is derived from the name of the flowering plant, symbolizing remembrance and peaceEnglish1,054
- PaxtonFrom the Old English place name meaning 'Pœcc's settlement' or 'Pœcc's townEnglish1,037
- PaigePage, attendant, or young servantEnglish884
- Paytonof uncertain origin, possibly an English surname from a place name meaning 'Pœga's town'English810
- PabloSmall or humbleSpanish743
- PrinceSon of a king, or royal princeEnglish703
- PedroRock or stoneSpanish684
- PierceSon of Piers, a medieval form of PeterEnglish618
- PorterOne who carries goods, a gatekeeper or doorkeeperEnglish599
- PhilipLover of horsesGreek568
- ParisA name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a Gaulish word meaning 'enclosure' or 'boundary'Greek557
- PriscillaAncient, venerableLatin555
- PhillipFrom the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'Greek425
- PaisleeOf uncertain originModern coinage423
- PrincetonPrinceton is an English place name derived from a surname, meaning 'settlement of the prince'English422
- PersephoneShe who destroys the lightGreek372
- PennyPenny is a diminutive of Penelope, meaning 'weaver' in GreekGreek368
- PearlA precious gem formed within oysters, symbolizing purity and rarityEnglish350
- PromiseA commitment or assurance that something will happenEnglish348
- PaulinaSmall or humble, feminine form of PaulLatin346
- PalomaDove, a symbol of peace and puritySpanish343
- PaulaFeminine form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'Latin318
- PsalmA sacred song or hymn, from the biblical Book of PsalmsHebrew276
- PaisleighOf uncertain originModern coinage238
- PerryDweller near a pear tree, or one who comes from Perry (a place name)English218
- PrincessRoyal daughter, the female child of a monarchEnglish209
- PrishaBelovedSanskrit182
- PaolaSmall, humbleItalian178
- PatienceThe virtue of patience, or enduranceEnglish172
- PerseusOf uncertain meaning, but traditionally associated with the Greek mythological hero who slew MedusaGreek168
- PatriciaPatricia derives from the Latin word 'patricius', meaning 'nobleman' or 'aristocrat'Latin167
- Percyof uncertain originEnglish164
- PetraRock, stoneGreek161
- PierreThe name Pierre means 'rock' or 'stone'French159
- PiaPious, devoutLatin148
- PresleeOf uncertain originModern coinage142
- PauletteFeminine diminutive of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'French138
- PiersonSon of Piers (a medieval form of Peter), thus "son of the rock"English138
- PerlaPearl, the gemstoneSpanish132
- PraiseExpression of approval or admirationEnglish121
- PercivalOne who pierces the valleyLiterary113
- Paulosmall, humbleLatin110
- PaitynVariant spelling of Payton, from an English surname meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'Pǣga's town'English107
- PippaShort form of Philippa, meaning 'lover of horses'English107
- PhineasOf uncertain originHebrew105
- PepperFrom the English word for the spice, ultimately from Sanskrit pippalī (long pepper)Modern coinage102
- PhilomenaFriend of strength, or lover of the moonGreek101
- PriyaBeloved, dear oneSanskrit99
- PrescottFrom an English surname meaning 'priest's cottage'English90
- PrudenceCautiousness, wisdom, or good judgmentEnglish89
- PriscilaAncient Roman name, probably derived from Latin priscus meaning 'ancient' or 'old'Latin84
- PaysonSettlement of Paega, from an Old English personal nameEnglish83
- ParksFrom the English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near or worked in a parkEnglish83
- PamelaBelieved to mean "all sweetness" or "all honey," from Greek elementsGreek82
- PresleighOf uncertain originEnglish81
- PollyA traditional English pet form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'English79
- PaoloItalian form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'Italian76
- PharaohGreat house, referring to the ancient Egyptian rulerArabic73
- PaxLatin for 'peace'Latin72
- PriceSon of Rhys, from the Welsh personal name Rhys meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'Welsh71
- PrimroseThe name of a flower, the primrose (Primula vulgaris), symbolizing early springEnglish69
- PeacePeace is a virtue name referring to the absence of conflict, tranquility, and harmonyEnglish66
- PosieDiminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew meaning 'God will add'English65
- Philippalover of horsesGreek61
- PatricioPatricio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Patrick, meaning "nobleman" or "patricianSpanish59
- PyperVariant spelling of Piper, meaning "pipe player" or "bagpiperEnglish59
- PeteA diminutive of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'English58
- Paulinesmall or humbleLatin56
- PranavA divine or sacred syllable, particularly the primordial sound 'Om' in Hindu traditionSanskrit56
- PaxtynOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- PryceSon of Rhys, from the Welsh ap Rhys meaning 'son of the ardor' or 'son of the enthusiast'Welsh53
- PinchasA Hebrew name often interpreted as 'mouth of a serpent' or 'dark-skinned,' but its exact meaning is uncertain and debatedHebrew53
- PerelOf uncertain originHebrew52
- Preciousof great value, dear, belovedEnglish51
- ParthSon of the earthSanskrit51
- PhinehasOf uncertain meaningHebrew51
- PessyOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of names like Pesha or a variant of Pesse, but no definitive meaning has been establishedHebrew50
- PhoenyxVariant spelling of Phoenix, referring to the mythical bird that rises from its own ashesModern coinage49
- PolinaLittle, small, or humbleSlavic48
- PennOf uncertain originEnglish48
- PilarPillar, referring to a support columnSpanish47
- PeregrineOne who travels abroad, a pilgrimLatin46
- PsalmsThe name Psalms is taken directly from the biblical Book of Psalms, a collection of sacred songs and poemsLiterary46
- PoseyDerived from the English word for a small bouquet of flowers, symbolizing sweetness and charmEnglish45
- PoetA writer of poetry, or one who possesses poetic sensibilityEnglish45
- PurposeThe name Purpose is derived directly from the English word meaning aim, intention, or goalEnglish45
- PrynceA modern coinage derived from the English word for a royal son, used as a given nameModern coinage44
- PromyseA modern coinage derived from the English word promise, suggesting a pledge or vowModern coinage44
- PhenixVariant spelling of Phoenix, referring to the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth and renewalModern coinage43
- Pattonfighter's town or warrior's settlementEnglish42
- PacePeace, from the Latin word 'pax'English42
- ProsperProsperity or good fortune, from the Latin verb prosperare meaning 'to cause to succeedLatin41
- PietroRock, stoneItalian40
- PaizleyOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- PoppiUnknownModern coinage38
- PavelSmall, humbleSlavic37
- PreslieVariant of Presley, meaning "dweller near the priest's meadow" or, by association with Elvis Presley, a modern name evoking rock and rollEnglish34
- PascualOf or relating to EasterSpanish33
- Pinchusof debated originHebrew33
- PrairieA large open area of grassland, especially in North AmericaModern coinage33
- PerlFrom the English word for the gemstone pearl, but with a less common spellingEnglish32
- PandoraGreek: 'all-gifted'Greek31
- PascalBorn at Easter or related to the PassoverFrench31
- Pearsonson of Piers or PeterEnglish31
- PetronaFeminine form of Petronius, a Roman family name possibly meaning "of the rock" or "belonging to the Petronius clan"Spanish31
- PassionFrom the English word for strong emotion or ardent desireEnglish30
- Paceyof uncertain originEnglish30
- PurityVirtue name directly from the English word purity, meaning the state of being pureEnglish29
- PranshiProbably derived from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'gentle' or 'affectionate', though the exact meaning is uncertainSanskrit29
- Pearceson of Piers, a medieval form of PeterEnglish28
- ParadiseDerived from the English word paradise, referring to a place of ideal happiness or heavenEnglish28
- PaizleeOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- ParisaLike a fairy, or associated with fairies and paradisePersian28
- PranaviA feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'love' or 'affection'Sanskrit28
- PerrinOf uncertain originEnglish27
- PariFairy or angelic being in Persian poetry and folklorePersian27
- PrimDerived from the English word 'prim' meaning formal or precise, but as a given name it is typically a short form of PrimroseEnglish27
- PerriOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of Perry or a transferred use of the surname PerriEnglish26
- PieroRock, stoneItalian26
- PrestynPriest's town or estate, from the Old English 'preost' (priest) and 'tun' (settlement)English25
- PrayanOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- PriestFrom the English word for a religious leader, ultimately from Greek 'presbyteros' meaning 'elder'Modern coinage24
- PadmeOf uncertain originLiterary24
- PioPious, devoutLatin23
- PaislynnOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- PhebeA variant spelling of Phoebe, meaning 'bright, radiant' in Greek mythologyGreek22
- PeightonModern invented name, likely inspired by the surname Peyton or the place name PaytonModern coinage22
- PeriOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- PanagiotisAll-holy, most holyGreek22
- PheonixDark redModern coinage22
- PoseidonOf uncertain meaningGreek22
- PerpetuaPerpetual, everlastingLatin22
- ParsaA Persian name meaning 'devout', 'pious', or 'an ascetic', with roots in ancient Persian culturePersian21
- PatsyDerived as a diminutive of Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'English20
- PeninaPearl, precious stoneHebrew20
- ParnikaOf uncertain originSanskrit20
- ProphetA prophet is a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of GodEnglish20
- Pruittof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Pruett or a transferred use of the surname PruittEnglish20
- Pollyanna"Polly" combined with the suffix "anna," popularized by Eleanor HLiterary19
- Pauof uncertain originSpanish19
- PinchosOf uncertain originHebrew18
- PoetryThe name Poetry is derived directly from the English word for a form of literary artModern coinage18
- PoppieDiminutive of Poppy, the flower name from the Old English popægEnglish18
- PaydenOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- PadenOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- PryorDweller near a pear treeEnglish17
- PriyanshOne who is the first among all, highly praised, or excellentSanskrit17
- Pruederived from Prudence, meaning 'caution' or 'good judgment'English17
- Pransh17
- PasqualeRelating to EasterItalian16
- PheobeBright, radiantGreek16
- PerriePossibly a variant of Perry, derived from a surname meaning 'pear tree', or a modern coinageEnglish16
- PaysleeA modern invented name, probably a variant of Paisley, which is derived from the patterned fabric named after the Scottish town PaisleyModern coinage16
- ParklynnOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- PrayerA solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deityModern coinage16
- PennieA respelling of Penny, originally a nickname for Penelope, but also used as a standalone name associated with the coinEnglish15
- Parrishof uncertain originEnglish15
- PhaedraBright, radiantGreek15
- PazPeace in Spanish and Hebrew, though the Hebrew name Paz (פַּז) means 'gold' or 'fine gold'Spanish15
- PaulettLittle Paula, or small and humbleFrench15
- PeretzHe breacheth, or one who breaks throughHebrew15
- PortiaOf uncertain meaningLatin14
- PaytenOf uncertain originEnglish14
- Philippelover of horsesFrench14
- PayneSurname meaning 'son of Payn', from the Norman name Payn, a form of Latin paganus 'villager' or 'rustic'English14
- ParleyOf uncertain originEnglish14
- PetarRock or stoneSlavic14
- PriscaAncientLatin14
- PrithviEarth, the earth goddess in Hindu traditionSanskrit14
- PaislynModern coined name, likely combining the popular name Paisley with the fashionable -lyn suffixModern coinage14
- PranikaKind, loving, or filled with loveSanskrit14
- Pravya14
- Pricillaof uncertain originLatin13
- PennelopeA respelling of Penelope, a name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek 'pene' (weft) or 'pene-lops' (duck) via Homer's PenelopeModern coinage13
- Poea shortened form of the name Edgar, associated with the writer Edgar Allan PoeEnglish13
- Peregrintraveler or pilgrim, from the Latin peregrinusEnglish13
- Priam13
- Pinny13
- PeggyA diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English12
- ParrisOf uncertain originEnglish12
- Paulinosmall, humble, or belonging to PaulSpanish12
- PremLove, affection (often used as a short form of Premendra, Premchand, etcSanskrit12
- PaxonOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- ParamSupreme, ultimate (in Sanskrit, referring to the highest or the Absolute)Sanskrit12
- Peach12
- Prophecy12
- PatriceNobleFrench11