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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- PrentissOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English surname meaning 'place of the priest'English—
- PenniPossibly a variant spelling of Penny, which is a diminutive of Penelope, meaning 'weaver' in GreekEnglish—
- Paulettalittle PaulaEnglish—
- Phylissof unknown originEnglish—
- Phyliciaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- PameliaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PorscheFrom the surname Porsche, derived from the German given name Boris, ultimately from the Turkic or Slavic element meaning 'wolf' or 'snow leopard'Modern coinage—
- PetrinaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Peter or a variant of PatriciaEnglish—
- PatrinaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PoojaWorship, prayer, or a ritual offering in HinduismSanskrit—
- PearleneA diminutive or elaborated form of Pearl, meaning 'precious gem'English—
- PenneyPenney is a variant of Penny, originally a diminutive of Penelope, which is of uncertain origin but often associated with the Greek word for weft or a duckEnglish—
- PearlyOne who resembles a pearlEnglish—
- ParnellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PorschaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Porsche derived from the German surname, or a creative spelling of Portia, a name of Latin origin meaning 'offering' or 'gift'Modern coinage—
- PaulenesmallEnglish—
- PaThere is no single established meaningModern coinage—
- PhillipsLover of horses, son of PhilipEnglish—
- PhuongOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- PollieDiminutive of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter'English—
- PrentisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ParaleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PinkThe name Pink is derived from the English word for the color or the flower, used as a given name only rarely and without a traditional semantic meaningEnglish—
- PaygePage, attendant, or youthful servantEnglish—
- PlacidoCalm, peaceful, sereneItalian—
- PatrishaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PearleanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PercellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Perleyof uncertain originEnglish—
- PrescillaOf uncertain originLatin—
- Priscellaof uncertain originEnglish—
- PatrykPolish form of Patrick, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'Slavic—
- PaulitaLittle PaulaSpanish—
- PadraicPatrician, noblemanIrish—
- PurvisOf uncertain meaning, likely derived from a French surname of probable toponymic originEnglish—
- PervisUncertainEnglish—
- PebblesSmall stones, used as a given name inspired by the natural objectModern coinage—
- PerfectoOf Spanish origin, meaning 'perfect'Spanish—
- PorchaLikely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the name Portia or the brand name Porsche, but of uncertain specific meaningModern coinage—
- PalmiraA place name referring to the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra (meaning 'city of palms')Spanish—
- PearleyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PegDiminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- PleasDerived from the English word 'please,' used as a given name, possibly as a short form of Pleasants or a virtue nameEnglish—
- PujaWorship, prayer, or adoration in Hindu ritualSanskrit—
- PederRock, stoneScandinavian—
- Philbertvery bright or famousEnglish—
- PamlaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PecolaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PrisilaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PurnellPossibly derived from a surname, itself from a place name meaning 'hill where pear trees grow' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- PamilaDiminutive of Pamela, a name invented in the 16th century by Sir Philip Sidney, possibly from Greek pan 'all' and meli 'honey', thus 'all honey' or 'honeyed'Literary—
- PeachesFrom the English word for the fruit, used as a term of endearmentEnglish—
- PorcheDerived from the luxury car brand Porsche, but with altered spellingModern coinage—
- PrimitivoFirst-born or earliest, from Latin 'primitivus' meaning 'first of its kind'Latin—
- Prestinof uncertain originEnglish—
- PiotrRock, stoneSlavic—
- PeggiDiminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- PleasantOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PamulaLikely a variant of Pamela, for which the meaning is uncertain but often said to mean 'all honey' from Greek pan 'all' and meli 'honey'English—
- PatrikOf uncertain meaningScandinavian—
- PayalOne who wears ankletsSanskrit—
- PrecillaMeaning uncertain, likely a variant of Priscilla, which traditionally means 'ancient' or 'venerable' from Latin 'priscus'English—
- ParkeOf uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of an English surname derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a parkEnglish—
- PasqualinaLittle Pasqua, derived from Italian 'Pasqua' meaning 'Easter'Italian—
- PeytenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PrisillaOf uncertain meaningLatin—
- PerlieDiminutive of Pearl, meaning the gemstoneEnglish—
- PascaleBorn at Passover or EasterFrench—
- PangOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PrincellaLittle princess, a diminutive of the English word 'princess'English—
- Phillipelover of horsesFrench—
- PhillLover of horses or friend of horsesGreek—
- PatreciaOf uncertain originLatin—
- Pasqualrelating to Passover or EasterLatin—
- PorshiaProbably a respelling of Portia, a Latin name of debated meaning possibly related to 'pig' (porcus) or 'gate' (porta)Literary—
- PrestenVariant of Preston, meaning 'priest's town' or 'priest's settlement'English—
- PershingSurname transferred to first nameEnglish—
- Phyllissof uncertain originEnglish—
- PaschalRelating to Easter or PassoverFrench—
- PaytinOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Payton or Peyton, itself from an English surname meaning 'Pœga's town' or 'fighting man's estate'Modern coinage—
- PinkeyOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or variant of the color pink, or a respelling of Pinkie, a nickname from the early 20th centuryEnglish—
- PercillaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PanagiotaAll-holy, a feminine form of Panagiotis, referring to the Virgin MaryGreek—
- PatsieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PratikOne meaning of Pratik is 'symbol' or 'image' in Sanskrit, but the name is also associated with a Bengali form of 'Pratyaksha' meaning 'perceptible' or 'manifest'Sanskrit—
- Permeliaof uncertain originEnglish—
- PhilomeneBeloved, or possibly moon-relatedGreek—
- Pinkneyof uncertain originEnglish—
- PorchiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PaetonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PhiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PatraOf uncertain originGreek—
- PatseyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ParrySon of Harry, or a variant of Perry, derived from a place name meaning 'pear tree'English—
- PlumaMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from the Spanish word for 'feather' or from the Latin 'pluma' meaning 'downy feather' or 'pen'Spanish—
- PhiliciaLikely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Felicia or Phyllis with the fashionable suffix -iciaModern coinage—
- PaytynModern respelling of Peyton, originally an English surname meaning 'fighting man's estate'English—
- PecoliaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PenneProbably a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the pasta shape or as a variant of PennyModern coinage—
- PatriaPatria is a feminine name meaning 'fatherland' or 'homeland' in LatinLatin—
- PierProbably a variant of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'English—
- Purcellpossibly 'little porter' or 'piglet'English—
- PlummerOne who works with feathers, specifically a feather-dresser or dealer in plumesEnglish—
- PawelSmall, humble, or littleSlavic—
- PriscilliaOf uncertain originLatin—
- Phengof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Pascoof uncertain originEnglish—
- PaitenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PrachiDerived from Sanskrit meaning 'born on a full moon' or 'eastern direction'Sanskrit—
- PriaBeloved, dear oneSanskrit—
- PatriziaPatrizia is the Italian feminine form of Patrick, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'Italian—
- ParleeProbably a variant of Pearl, meaning 'precious gem' or 'pearl', or possibly a surname transferred to given nameEnglish—
- PatrisiaFeminine form of Patrick, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'Latin—
- PattIt is a short form or variant of Patricia, meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'English—
- PatiOf debated originEnglish—
- PrudencioPrudent, cautious, or wiseSpanish—
- PlesOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PammyDiminutive of Pamela, which is of uncertain origin, possibly a coined name or a variant of a Greek name meaning 'all honey'English—
- PernieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PinkyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PatriciaannOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- PerMeaning uncertainScandinavian—
- PreetiOne meaning is 'love' or 'affection,' derived from SanskritSanskrit—
- PallaviA short poem or song, typically a composition within Indian classical musicSanskrit—
- PinaOf uncertain originItalian—
- PrudieShort form of Prudence, from the Latin word for 'caution' or 'good judgment'English—
- ParaOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Paraskevi (from Greek 'Friday')Modern coinage—
- Philmoreof uncertain originEnglish—
- Paddyof uncertain origin, likely a pet form of Patrick or a diminutive of PatriciaIrish—
- PearlenaA combination of the name Pearl with the suffix -ena, suggesting a feminine form of PearlModern coinage—
- Petronellasmall rock, little stoneLatin—
- PaulyneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PhilanaProbably a feminine elaboration of the name Phil or a variant of Philana, itself a feminine form of Philander, derived from Greek elements meaning 'lover of mankind'English—
- PerlePearl, the gemstoneFrench—
- PatreceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PacoFree man (diminutive of Francisco)Spanish—
- PuneetOne who is holy, pure, or sacredSanskrit—
- PiccolaLittle or small (Italian)Italian—
- PerlitaLittle pearlSpanish—
- PebbleA small, rounded stone, used as a given name inspired by natureModern coinage—
- PerrisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Paoof uncertain originModern coinage—
- PeggyannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Peggyeof uncertain origin, likely a variant of Peggy, itself a pet form of MargaretEnglish—
- PattyeNoblewoman, patricianEnglish—
- PhilanderLover of mankindGreek—
- PalakSpinach or a small leaf, often used as a term of endearmentSanskrit—
- PeytanModern invented name, likely a variant of Peyton, meaning 'fighting man's estate' (from an English surname)Modern coinage—
- ParasTouchstoneSanskrit—
- PhucBlessing, good fortune, or happiness (from Sino-Vietnamese 福)Modern coinage—
- PhuWealth, prosperity, or blessing, though the precise meaning varies by tonal languageSanskrit—
- PatinaDerived from the Latin word for a shallow dish or panLatin—
- PrashantCalm, peacefulSanskrit—
- ParaskeviPreparedness, preparationGreek—
- PalminaLittle palm tree, or victoriousItalian—
- PorsheUncertain, likely a respelling of the luxury automobile brand Porsche, which derives from the German surname PorscheModern coinage—
- PayzleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PeytynA respelled variant of Peyton, meaning 'fighting-man's estate' in Old English, but the name is a modern spelling innovation without independent meaningModern coinage—
- PritiSatisfaction, pleasure, loveSanskrit—
- PaidenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- PoncianoFitting in a nautical context, from the Latin word for 'pontoon' or 'bridge of boats'Spanish—
- PaullaSmallLatin—
- PierinaRock, stoneItalian—
- PoonamFull moon, or a term of endearment in HindiSanskrit—
- PawOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PeysonVariant of Payton or Peyton, traditionally derived from an English surname meaning 'fighting man's estate'English—
- PiedadPiety, mercy, or pity, referring to the Virgin Mary as Nuestra Señora de la Piedad (Our Lady of Piety)Spanish—
- ProctorAn occupational surname referring to a steward or manager, especially in a university or church contextEnglish—
- PeggeDiminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearlEnglish—
- PorschiaVariant of Porsche, likely derived from the German surname Porsche, meaning 'horse' or 'steed'German—
- Pressof uncertain originEnglish—
- Peytinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Pierrettelittle rockFrench—
- PemaOne sentence: It means 'lotus' in TibetanLiterary—
- PreetLove, affection, or beloved in Punjabi and HindiSanskrit—
- PorfiriaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- PragyaWisdom, intelligence, or discernmentSanskrit—
- Paijeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- PearleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- PrateekOne who is loved, or a beloved personSanskrit—
- PatrycjaNoble, patrician, of noble birthSlavic—
- PengOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- PennyeVariant of Penny, a diminutive of Penelope, which is of uncertain meaning, possibly from Greek pene 'thread' or penelops 'a type of duck'English—
- PatriciOf uncertain originLatin—
- PharesUncertainHebrew—
- PanfiloAll-loving, beloved of allItalian—
- PhillippeLover of horsesFrench—
- PhilisVariant of Phyllis, meaning "leafy" or "foliage" in GreekGreek—
- Pocahontasof uncertain meaning, possibly 'playful one' or 'little wanton'Native American—
- PraveenSkilled, expert, or cleverSanskrit—
- PerlineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- PlatoBroad-shouldered, from the Greek nickname PlatonGreek—
- ParissVariant spelling of Paris, of uncertain originGreek—
- PaticiaVariant of Patricia, meaning 'noble'Latin—
- PrudyA variant spelling of Prudence, meaning caution or good judgmentEnglish—
- PaschaDerived from the Greek word for Easter, referring to the Christian festivalGreek—
- PriscilleAncient, venerableLatin—
- PleshetteThe name Pleshette has no established meaning, as it is a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- PantelisOf uncertain meaning, likely derived from Greek elements meaning 'all' and 'mercy' or 'compassion'Greek—
- Partickof uncertain originEnglish—