Names Starting with P
Explore the meaning, origin, and etymology of given names.
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PAULENS.
PEYTON
A person from Pæga's settlement or town.
English 4 peoplePRESLEY
Paavo
Finnish form of Paul, derived from the Latin name meaning small or humble.
Finnish 1 peoplePablo
Small; humble or of modest stature.
Latin 2 peoplePadraig
Of noble birth.
IrishPalmer
One who carries palm branches, traditionally a pilgrim who has traveled to the H...
English 3 peoplePancho
A Spanish diminutive of Francisco, derived from the Germanic name meaning free.
Spanish 1 peoplePane
Meaning and etymology uncertain; possibly related to Polynesian languages.
Polynesian 1 peoplePansy
Named after the pansy flower, derived from the French word for thought.
English 1 peoplePaola
Small or humble.
LatinPaolo
Small or humble.
LatinPark
An enclosed piece of land for recreation or a Korean surname of uncertain origin...
English, Korean 4 peopleParke
Parker
One who tends a park or enclosed hunting ground.
English 2 peopleParley
Pascual
Relating to Easter or Passover, derived from the Latin word for Passover.
Spanish, Portuguese, Latin 2 peoplePasquale
Italian form of Paschal, derived from the Hebrew word for Passover.
Italian 1 peoplePat
Of noble birth or patrician.
Latin 11 peoplePatricia
A name meaning 'of noble birth' or 'patrician,' derived from the Latin word for ...
Latin 7 peoplePatrick
Of noble birth.
Irish 23 peoplePatti
Pattie
English diminutive of Patricia, derived from the Latin word for noble.
English 1 peoplePatton
An English surname derived from a place name or personal name, meaning settlemen...
English 1 peoplePaul
Small or humble in stature.
Latin 95 peoplePaulina
Feminine form of Paulus, derived from the Latin word for small or humble.
Latin 1 peoplePauline
Small or humble, the feminine form of Paul, derived from the Latin 'paulus' mean...
Latin 5 peoplePaulo
Paxton
English place name and surname meaning the settlement of Pæcca or a person name...
English 1 peoplePayne
Payton
Pearl
A precious white or lustrous gem formed inside an oyster shell.
Latin 3 peoplePearson
English surname meaning the son of Pear or Peter, derived from the personal name...
English 1 peoplePedro
Stone or rock.
Greek, Latin 12 peoplePeggie
A pearl, derived from the name Margaret.
English 2 peoplePeggy
Pearl, derived ultimately from the Latin word for pearl.
English 9 peoplePei
Penny
English name derived from the word for a coin, or a diminutive of Penelope.
English 1 peoplePepper
The peppercorn spice, or one with a peppery temperament.
English 2 peoplePercio
Possibly a diminutive or variant of Percival or Percy, derived from Old French m...
Italian or Spanish 1 peoplePercival
One who pierces the valley, or derived from the French place name Perche.
French, Arthurian Legend 2 peoplePercy
One from Percy or piercer of the valley.
Norman French 16 peoplePerm
A city in Russia, or a shortened form of names containing 'perm' elements.
English 1 peoplePermelia
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or invention combining 'Perm' wit...
English 1 peoplePerre
A stone or rock, derived from the Latin word for stone.
French, Scandinavian 1 peoplePerry
One who lives by a pear tree or a person of the pear, from Old English elements.
English 5 peoplePete
Rock or stone, a diminutive of Peter derived from Greek 'petros.'
Greek 5 peoplePeter
A man of rock or stone.
Greek 38 peoplePeters
Son of Peter, derived from the Greek name meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
English, Germanic 1 peoplePhalander
Phil
A name meaning 'lover of' or 'friend,' derived from the Greek element 'philo.'
Greek 7 peoplePhilander
A man who loves mankind or a lover of men.
Greek 3 peoplePhiletus
Beloved or friendly, derived from Greek elements meaning 'to love' and 'friend'.
Greek 1 peoplePhilip
Lover of horses.
Greek 31 peoplePhilipp
Lover of horses, derived from Greek elements meaning 'to love' and 'horse'.
Greek, Germanic 1 peoplePhilippa
Lover of horses.
GreekPhilippe
Lover of horses or friend of horses.
Greek 1 peoplePhillip
Lover of horses.
Greek 13 peoplePhillips
Son of Philip, derived from the Greek name meaning 'lover of horses'.
English, Germanic 2 peoplePhillis
A green leaf or foliage.
Greek 2 peoplePhilo
Phineas
Phoebe
Bright or shining, derived from the Greek word for radiant or luminous.
Greek 1 peoplePhya
A Thai title of nobility or rank, often used as a given name.
Thai 4 peoplePhya-Luri
The meaning is uncertain and may be a modern invention or transliteration from a...
Unknown, possibly constructed or transliterated 1 peoplePickens
Son of Picken or a dweller near a pointed hill, derived from Old English element...
English 1 peoplePie
A baked dish or pastry, or a shortened form of names like Piers or Pierpont.
English 1 peoplePierce
One who pierces, or derived from the name Peter.
English, French 3 peoplePierre
Stone or rock.
Greek 5 peoplePietro
Stone or rock, derived from the Latin 'petra' meaning a stone or rocky foundatio...
Italian, Latin 4 peoplePilar
Pillar or column, symbolizing strength and support.
Latin, SpanishPiltro
The meaning is uncertain and may be a regional or constructed name.
Unknown, possibly Spanish or Portuguese 1 peoplePine
A type of evergreen tree, or a surname derived from dwelling near pine trees.
English 1 peoplePitt
A pit or hollow, derived from Old English referring to a depression or excavatio...
English 1 peoplePlenty
An abundance or large quantity, derived from Old French meaning 'fullness' or 's...
English 1 peoplePliny
Derived from the Roman family name Plinius, possibly related to Latin 'plena' me...
Latin 1 peoplePlutarco
Of or relating to Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld.
Greek 2 peoplePoindexter
A surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning a pointed or sharp place.
English 1 peoplePolly
A parrot, or a diminutive of Mary meaning 'of the sea.'
English 3 peoplePorter
A name derived from an occupational term for someone who carried goods or guarde...
English, French 7 peoplePortus
A harbor or port.
Latin 1 peoplePosa
Nourishment or sustenance.
Sanskrit 1 peoplePowell
Son of Howell, where Howell means eminent or renowned.
Welsh 3 peoplePrabha
Light, radiance, or splendor.
Sanskrit 1 peoplePrentice
An apprentice or learner in a trade.
English 1 peoplePrentiss
An apprentice or learner.
English 2 peoplePreston
A settlement of priests or a priest's town.
Old English 3 peoplePricilla
Ancient or venerable.
Latin 1 peoplePrince
A son of a king, or one of royal rank.
English, French 2 peoplePrincess
The daughter of a king, or a woman of royal rank.
English, French 2 peoplePriscilla
Ancient or venerable, from the Latin word for 'ancient.'
Latin 2 peopleProctor
A manager, administrator, or official representative.
English 1 peoplePrudence
Prudent or careful.
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