Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "P" - page 4.
Pascual
Spanish male given name derived from the Latin "Pascha," meaning Easter. Traditionally given to boys born around Easter, it has been popular throughout history and is featured in works by Gabriel García Márquez. Pascual means blessed by God.
Passion
French origin, translates directly to 'passion' in English, signifying intense emotion or desire. It originated from the Latin word 'passio', meaning suffering or endurance, but was later adapted by the French to represent the passion of Christ during Holy Week, signifying deep devotion and fervor associated with religious faith.
Phebe
Greek-derived female given name meaning "radiant" or "bright," inspired by the Greek word "phos.
Paradise
Feminine given name originating from the Middle English 'paradyse', derived from Old French 'paradis' and ultimately from Persian 'pairidaeza', meaning 'walled park or garden.'
Pavel
Slavic origin, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.
Peri
Unique name of Persian origin, meaning 'fairy' in Turkish culture and 'fruitful' in Hebrew culture.
Poppi
Italian name derived from "poppa," meaning "nurse." It's historically used as a term of endearment, often for mother figures or caregivers.
Phinehas
Hebrew-origin male name derived from "פִּינְחָס", meaning "mouthpiece". It was borne by a devoted priest in the Bible and has been used historically by notable figures in literature and music.
Piero
Italian name meaning "to pierce" or "to strike", derived from the Latin word 'percusso'. It has been popular in Italy for centuries and was borne by historical figures like Piero della Francesca, an early Renaissance painter, and members of the powerful Medici family. Today, it remains a popular choice internationally despite not being associated with specific personality traits.
Peace
Igbo African name meaning 'peace', derived from the word "Omalicha".
Payten
Modern American girl's name coined by author Christopher Moore for his 2007 novel "You Suck: A Love Story," with no inherent meaning or history beyond its literary origins.
Peregrine
Rare Latin-origin given name meaning 'foreign' or 'pilgrim', historically associated with travel, exploration, and adventurous spirits.
Phenix
Captivating Greek-derived name meaning 'dark red' or 'blood red', associated with the mythical bird that cyclically regenerates from its own ashes.
Pinchas
Distinctive Hebrew male name derived from "pinchah," meaning "to pierce" or "to break." In the Bible, Pinchas is known for his zealous defense of Israelite faith.
Pranavi
Indian name of Tamil origin that combines "Prana", meaning life breath or energy, with "Avi" from "Aviyal", signifying mixture or blend. Together, they form "Pranavi", interpreted as 'the blend of life energy'.
Phenix
Greek-origin name, derived from the mythological bird known for its cyclical regeneration from ashes, symbolizing rebirth and immortality.
Promise
English origin, derived from the verb 'to promise', signifying commitment, assurance, or hopeful anticipation for the future.
Paislynn
Recently coined girl's name with unknown origins, gaining popularity for its uniqueness and beauty, though it may be a variant spelling of an existing name or a blend of two popular names like Paisley and Lynn. Despite lacking historical references or associations, the name adds elegance and originality to any list.
Phaedra
Captivating Greek name meaning "radiant," notable in mythology as King Theseus' wife who fell tragically in love with her stepson, Hippolytus.
Praise
Captivating African name derived from Igbo language meaning "to give thanks or praise.
Pressley
Unique English given name derived from an occupational surname for textile pressers, with its meaning connected to pressure or compression.
Paxtyn
American name of recent popularity, derived from Paxson which means "peace". It's unisex and pronounced PAX-tin, making it a distinctive choice for boys or girls.
Power
English given name originating from the Old English word 'pouter', meaning 'to push or strike with force'. It signifies strength or might.
Peggy
Charming and distinctive name with an interesting history and origin. It evolved from the Latin 'margarita', meaning 'pearl', and was originally given to daughters considered precious. Over time, it became a popular nickname for Margaret in English-speaking countries during the Victorian era, eventually becoming an established name in its own right.
Pheonix
Phoenix is a Greek-derived name meaning 'dark red' or referring to the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth and immortality.
Pranshi
Captivating Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Pran' (life breath) and 'Shi' (feminine), signifying immense vitality.
Paizlee
Distinctive and uncommon girl's name with no known origin or meaning, first popularized in the United States during the early 2000s.
Preslie
Unique American girl's name coined in the late 20th century by blending Presley and Leslie. Presley means "struggle with strength" and is famous due to Elvis Presley, while Leslie signifies "garden of peace". Despite modern origins, Preslie is seen as classic and timeless.
Prestyn
Unique American boy's name deriving from the English surname Preston, meaning 'settlement of the priest' or associated with priests' farm in Lancashire.
Purity
Rare English female given name derived from Latin 'purus', meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'.
Philippe
French masculine given name originating from the Greek Philippos, meaning "lover of horses," popular since the Middle Ages and carried to other European countries by returning crusaders.
Phoenyx
Distinctive Greek-origin name inspired by the mythical phoenix bird, symbolizing immortality and rebirth.
Pierce
Distinctive English name derived from the occupational surname Pierce, meaning 'leather hole-piercer'.
Prairie
Distinctively American name derived from the English word for large grasslands, evoking images of vast, peaceful spaces.
Prescott
English given name derived from the Old English word "prescote," meaning "from the clearing in the oak copse.
Prim
Prim: Unique Latin-derived name meaning 'first', historically used to signify importance; tied to early Christianity via Saint Primus.
Pera
Turkish name derived from the word 'coin' or 'money', with historic ties to Genoa and now popular among Muslim communities.
Perpetua
Rare Latin feminine name signifying "eternal" or "everlasting," inspired by the Latin word "perpetuus.
Petrona
Rare Latin-derived feminine given name meaning "little rocky one" or "strong like a rock.
Poseidon
Greek name meaning 'husband', carried by the powerful sea god known as the "Earth-Shaker".