Name Collection

Names That Start With P

Browse baby names that start with P, then compare meaning, origin, and trend signals.

Names In This Collection

Girl • Italian

Payten

Payten, an Italian-origin name meaning light.

Pronounced PAY-tən

brightradiantclear
Trend: high
Gender-neutral • Spanish

Payton

Payton, a Spanish-origin name meaning harmony.

Pronounced PAY-ton

harmoniousbalancedcalm
Trend: rising
Girl • English

Pearl

Pearl, an English-origin name meaning grace.

Pronounced purl

gracefulelegantclassic
Trend: niche
Girl • English

Pearlene

Pearlene, an English-origin name meaning grace.

Pronounced PEAR-leen

gracefulconfidentclassic
Trend: rising
Girl • Japanese

Pearlie

Pearlie, a Japanese-origin name meaning hope.

Pronounced PAIR-lee

hopefulbrightkindhearted
Trend: high
Girl • Welsh

Pearline

Pearline, a Welsh-origin name meaning joy.

Pronounced PAIR-leen

joyfulgentledelightful
Trend: rising
Girl • Japanese

Pearly

Pearly, a Japanese-origin name meaning resilience and strength.

Pronounced PUHR-lee

resilientconfidentcapable
Trend: rising
Boy • Spanish

Pedro

Pedro, a Spanish-origin name meaning harmony.

Pronounced PEH-dro

harmoniousbalancedsteady
Trend: stable
Girl • English

Peggy

Peggy is a classic English nickname historically linked to Margaret.

Pronounced PEG-ee

familiarconfidenttimeless
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Peighton

Peighton is a modern name with a gentle presence and thoughtful appeal.

Pronounced PAY-ton

moderngentlethoughtful
Trend: stable
Girl • Greek

Penelope

Penelope is a classic Greek name with a timeless feel and protective associations.

Pronounced puh-NEL-oh

classicintelligentreliable
Trend: rising
Girl • Hebrew

Penina

Penina is a Hebrew name with a strong, meaningful history.

Pronounced peh-NEE-nah

resilientstronghistoric
Trend: stable
Boy • Scandinavian

Penn

Penn is a concise Scandinavian-rooted name carrying hopeful simplicity.

Pronounced PEN

simplefriendlyclear
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Penni

Penni blends contemporary sound with an intelligent, worldly feel.

Pronounced PEN-ee

modernintelligentversatile
Trend: stable
Girl • Scottish

Penny

Penny is a Scottish name with bright, welcoming energy.

Pronounced PEN-ee

brightfriendlyclassic
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Pepper

Pepper has a playful, lighthearted feel with modern appeal.

Pronounced PEP-per

playfuldistinctivefriendly
Trend: niche
Boy • Scandinavian

Percell

Percell is a Scandinavian-rooted name with a hopeful, grounded vibe.

Pronounced PER-sell

steadfastfriendlyreliable
Trend: rising
Boy • Welsh

Percival

Percival is a Welsh-origin name with timeless, joyful resonance.

Pronounced PER-sih-vahl

nobleadventuroustimeless
Trend: high
Boy • Latin

Percy

Percy is a Latin-rooted name with a gentle, courageous undertone.

Pronounced PER-see

gentleclassicapproachable
Trend: high
Girl • Multicultural

Peri

Peri is a versatile name with a peaceful, contemporary appeal.

Pronounced PEH-ree

serenecontemporaryversatile
Trend: niche
Girl • Slavic

Perla

Perla is a Slavic-rooted name with a protective, grounded feel.

Pronounced PER-lah

protectivesteadygrounded
Trend: niche
Boy • Germanic

Perley

Perley is a Germanic-rooted name with a gentle, wise presence.

Pronounced PER-lee

gentlewiseclassic
Trend: rising
Boy • Scottish

Pernell

Pernell is a Scottish-rooted name with a bold, courageous vibe.

Pronounced per-NEL

boldcourageoussteadfast
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Perri

Perri is a modern, multicultural name with a protective feel.

Pronounced PAIR-ee

modernprotectiveversatile
Trend: stable

FAQ

How do I use names that start with P?
Filter by first letter, then validate origin, meaning, and ranking behavior.
Can I compare these names on trend pages?
Yes. Use linked US ranking and SSA routes for year/state comparison.