Names starting with P
137 first names starting with P. Each links to meaning and origin.
How Names in This Category Differ
Names starting with P span multiple origins and popularity bands. Distribution follows our dataset: each name is tagged by gender, origin, and usage. Popularity and structure differ—some letters favor short, punchy names; others include longer classical forms. First-letter filtering helps parents narrow by sound and alliteration potential. To choose: compare syllable count with your surname, check origin for cultural fit, and review popularity trends. See Popular names and Trending names for rank context. Filter by gender via boy, girl, or unisex names. Browse by letter, Names by style, and Last name compatibility offer additional filters.
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Short Names Starting With P
- Page – Page; attendant; young servant.
- Papa – Father; elder; respected one.
- Pari – Fairy; angel; beautiful creature.
- Pete – A boy name of United Kingdom origin.
- Pia – Pious; devout; dutiful.
Short names (four letters or fewer) starting with P are easy to spell and remember. They work well as first or middle names and pair with longer surnames. Each name above links to its full meaning, origin, and popularity.
Unique Names Starting With P
- Pacey – Peaceful; from Pacy; Easter child.
- Paden – Fighting man's estate; warrior's enclosure; noble path.
- Page – Page; attendant; young servant.
- Paisleigh – Church; cemetery; patterned fabric; Scottish town.
- Paisley – Church; cemetery; patterned fabric.
These names starting with P are less common in current rankings, offering a distinctive choice. Each links to meaning, origin, and popularity so you can compare with more popular options.
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- Pacey — Peaceful; from Pacy; Easter child.
- Paden — Fighting man's estate; warrior's enclosure; noble path.
- Page — Page; attendant; young servant.
- Paisleigh — Church; cemetery; patterned fabric; Scottish town.
- Paisley — Church; cemetery; patterned fabric.
- Paityn — Fighter's town; warrior's estate; noble.
- Palmer — Pilgrim; palm bearer; one who visited the Holy Land.
- Paloma — Dove.
- Pamela — All honey.
- Panagiota — All holy; most sacred; entirely sanctified.
- Panagiotis — All holy; most sacred; entirely sanctified.
- Panayiotis — All holy; most sacred; entirely sanctified.
- Pandora — All gifts; gifted one; bearer of all gifts.
- Paneet — Virtuous; meritorious; excellent; praiseworthy.
- Paola — Small.
- Paolo — Small; humble; little one.
- Papa — Father; elder; respected one.
- Paradise — Garden of Eden; heavenly place; bliss.
- Param — Supreme; highest; ultimate; best.
- Pardeep — Light of the supreme; lamp of God; divine illumination.
- Pari — Fairy; angel; beautiful creature.
- Paris — Wallet; from Paris.
- Parisa — Like a fairy; fairy-like; angelic.
- Parker — Park keeper.
- Parleen — Absorbed in the supreme; imbued with divine light.
- Parminder — Supreme god; highest lord; god of gods.
- Parneet — Pure; immaculate; innocent.
- Partap — Glory; splendor; majesty; renown.
- Parteek — Symbol; sign; emblem; representative.
- Parth — Son of Pritha; Arjuna; king.
- Parveen — Pleiades; cluster of stars; the seven sisters.
- Parwaan — Moth; candle flame; one drawn to light.
- Pascale — Of Passover; of Easter; born at Easter.
- Pasha — Lord; master; high rank.
- Pasquale — Of Easter; relating to Passover; born at Easter.
- Patience — Endurance; forbearance; calm perseverance; virtue.
- Patrice — Noble; patrician.
- Patricia — Noble; patrician.
- Patrina — Noble; patrician; of noble birth.
- Patryk — Nobleman; patrician; of noble birth.
- Patsy — Noble.
- Paul-emile — Small; humble; rival; eager; industrious.
- Paulette — Small; humble; little Paul; diminutive form.
- Paulo — Small; humble; little one.
- Pavan — Wind; air; breeze; purifier; life-giving breath.
- Pavandeep — Light of the wind; sacred breeze; holy air.
- Pavel — Small; humble; little one.
- Pavit — Pure; holy; sacred; sanctified.
- Pavitar — Pure one; sanctifier; holy; sacred.
- Pavith — Pure; holy; sacred; sanctified.
- Pavleen — Absorbed in purity; imbued with holiness; sacred devoti…
- Pavlos — Small; humble; little one.
- Pavneet — Pure essence; holy being; sacred soul.
- Pawandeep — Light of the lotus; sacred illumination; divine lamp.
- Paxton — Peace town; settlement of peace; Pœcc's homestead.
- Paycen — Fighter's town; warrior's estate; noble.
- Payne — Countryman; rustic; pagan.
- Payson — Son of Paige; page's son; attendant's child.
- Payton — Fighting man's estate.
- Pedram — Successful; excellent; admirable; distinguished.
- Peighton — Fighter's town; warrior's estate; noble.
- Pendar — Thought; contemplation; reflection; philosopher.
- Peneloppe — Weaver; duck; faithful wife.
- Peniel — Face of God; presence of God; where God is seen.
- Penny — Weaver.
- Percival — Pierce the valley; one who pierces.
- Percy — Pierce valley.
- Perla — Pearl; precious gem; jewel.
- Perry — Pear tree.
- Persephone — Bringer of destruction; queen of the underworld.
- Perseus — Destroyer; slayer; Greek hero; conqueror.
- Pete — Rock.
- Phaedra — Bright; shining; radiant.
- Pharrell — Man of valour; lover of iron; strong warrior.
- Phelix — Happy; fortunate; lucky.
- Phenyx — Dark red; crimson; mythical bird; reborn from ashes.
- Pheonix — Dark red; mythical bird of rebirth.
- Pherson — Son of Fergus; man of vigour; strong warrior.
- Philemon — Affectionate; beloved; kiss.
- Philibert — Very bright; much fame; illustrious.
- Philippa — Lover of horses; friend of horses.
- Philippe — Lover of horses.
- Philippe-antoine — Lover of horses; priceless; inestimable; praiseworthy.
- Phillipe — Lover of horses; friend of horses.
- Philomene — Loved one; friend; lover of strength.
- Philopateer — Lover of the father; friend of the father; devoted son.
- Phineas — Oracle; mouth of brass; Nubian.
- Phyllis — Green bough.
- Pia — Pious; devout; dutiful.
- Pier-alexandre — Rock; defender of mankind; protector of humanity.
- Pier-olivier — Rock; olive tree; peaceful warrior.
- Piero — Rock; stone; Peter; solid foundation.
- Pierre-antoine — Rock; priceless; inestimable; praiseworthy.
- Pierre-marc — Rock; stone; dedicated to Mars; warlike.
- Pierre-yves — Rock; yew tree; archer's wood.
- Pierson — Son of Pierre; son of Peter; rock.
- Pietro — Rock; stone; solid foundation.
- Pinchas — Dark-skinned; oracle; mouth of brass; serpent.
- Pio — Pious; devout; dutiful.
- Piper — Pipe player.
- Pippa — Lover of horses; friend of horses.
- Platon — Broad-shouldered; wide; broad; expansive.
- Poet — Writer of verse; creator of poetry; bard.
- Ponte — Bridge; connector; span; link between shores.
- Poonam — Full moon; complete; fulfilled; auspicious night.
- Porter — Gatekeeper.
- Portia — Pig; doorway; offering; Roman clan name.
- Poseidon — Lord of the earth; god of the sea; earth-shaker.
- Prabh — Light; radiance; master; lord.
- Prabhdeep — Light of God; divine radiance; God's lamp.
- Prabhjot — Light of God; divine radiance; God's flame.
- Prabhleen — Absorbed in God; imbued with divine light.
- Prabhnoor — Light of God; divine radiance; God's illumination.
- Prabhroop — Embodiment of God; form of the divine.
- Prairie — Meadow; grassland; open plain; vast field.
- Pranav — Sacred syllable Om.
- Pranavi — Sacred syllable Om; goddess Parvati; divine sound.
- Praneel — Beloved of God; dear to the divine; cherished by God.
- Pratham — First; foremost; primary; chief.
- Praveen — Skilled; expert; proficient; adept.
- Pravya — Best; excellent; superior; foremost.
- Preacher — One who proclaims; evangelist; minister.
- Precious — Of great value; cherished; beloved; treasured.
- Preet — Love; affection; kindness; beloved one.
- Preslee — Priest's meadow; clearing of the clergy.
- Presley — Priest's meadow.
- Preston — Priest's town.
- Primrose — First rose; early flower; spring bloom.
- Prina — Content; satisfied; pleased; happy.
- Prince — First; prince.
- Princess — Royal daughter; sovereign's daughter; noble lady.
- Providence — Divine care; foresight; protective guidance; God's prov…
- Prudence — Good judgment; wisdom; caution; foresight.
- Pryor — Monk; prior; head of a monastery; elder.
- Psalm — Sacred song; hymn; poem of praise; biblical verse.
- Puneet — Pure; holy; sacred; virtuous; sinless.
- Pyper — Pipe player; flutist; one who plays the pipe.
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