Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "P" - page 2.
Palmer
English name originally derived from the Middle English word 'palmer', referring to a pilgrim who traveled to holy lands. It gained popularity in the 19th century USA and has various interpretations, including spirituality or travel adventure.
Paola
Elegant Italian female name derived from the Latin word "paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It has been popular in Italy since ancient Roman times and was popularized by Saint Paola Frassinetti during the Middle Ages. The name signifies modesty and humility.
Patricia
Feminine name of Latin origin that means "noble" or "belonging to a father," derived from the Roman family name Patricius.
Perla
Captivating Italian name derived from Latin 'perla', meaning 'pearl', associated with beauty and rarity.
Patience
French feminine given name meaning 'enduring' or 'bearing calmly', derived from Latin 'patientia'. It signifies steadfastness and tranquility, historically popular among religious families in the Middle Ages and during the Victorian era for its virtue connotations.
Pierre
Historic French name originating from the Greek Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone," reflecting its holder's steadfastness and reliability.
Prisha
Charming Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Priti', meaning love or affection, associated with beauty, grace, and kindness.
Pia
Italian female given name derived from Latin "pius" meaning "pious".
Petra
Greek-derived feminine given name meaning "stone" or "rock.
Preslee
Unique American given name created by combining Presley and Leslie, with Presley meaning 'son of Rhys' in Welsh, and Leslie deriving from the Scottish term for 'garden of holly'. It gained popularity following Elvis Presley's fame, and it is commonly used as a female name despite its unisex origins.
Paulette
French feminine given name derived from "petit," meaning "little," and Paula, which originates from the Latin word "paulus," signifying "small." It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has been carried by notable individuals like Paulette Goddard and Paulette Coquatrix.
Perry
English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'perie' meaning "pear". It was originally an occupational surname for someone who lived near a pear tree.
Pepper
Uncommon English given name derived from 'peper', meaning 'peppercorn'.
Priya
The Indian name Priya, meaning 'beloved', is derived from Sanskrit and celebrated as one of nine Hindu goddesses.
Perseus
Greek name derived from 'Perses,' meaning 'from Perseus.' It's associated with the heroic figure who beheaded Medusa.
Perry
English name of Middle English origin, meaning "pear tree." It has been used as both a given name and surname for centuries, popular among Quaker families during the Victorian era due to its simplicity and biblical associations.
Paityn
Unique American name, created in the late 1900s by combining Paula Abdul and Britney Spears' names, signifying originality despite its unclear meaning.
Psalm
Hebrew name meaning "praise," derived from the Old Testament's Book of Psalms.
Payton
Distinctively English given name, derived from "Peithwine," which means "friend in strife" or "friend in contest.
Pierson
Distinctive English given name derived from Middle English 'Pierson', meaning 'son of Pieris', with roots tracing back to the Greek word for 'stone'.
Pharaoh
Ancient Egyptian title turned unisex name, meaning 'great house' or 'palace', signifying power and grandeur.
Percy
English name derived from Percival, meaning "pierce valley," popularized in the Middle Ages through Sir Thomas Malory's Arthurian romance and later associated with the influential Duke of Northumberland family line during the Victorian era.
Paulo
Latin name that means 'small' or 'humble', derived from Paulus, a Roman family name borne by early Christian saints like Saint Paul of Tarsus. Popular in Portugal and Brazil, Paulo has been used throughout history by notable figures such as Brazilian footballer Paulo Roberto Falcão and Portuguese writer Paulo Coelho.
Presley
Presley is of English origin, derived from the Welsh surname "Presli" or "Prestly", meaning "from Preseli" or "from the priest's enclosure". It gained popularity due to Elvis Presley, the iconic singer and actor born in 1935, although it can be used for both boys and girls.
Pamela
Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from "pamellus" meaning 'small pastry'.
Phineas
Rare male name of Greek origin, derived from "phines", meaning "to think" or "to speak".
Primrose
Elegant English name derived from the Latin 'primula', meaning 'first' or 'early'. It has been associated with the early-blooming primrose flower.
Presleigh
English name with a unique charm, formed by blending Presley and Leigh. It honors its English origins with meanings related to woodland clearings and river crossings.
Posie
Charming English name derived from 'posy', meaning a small bunch of flowers. It evokes feelings of beauty, grace, and positivity, and is often linked to nature and growth.
Priscila
Latin-derived female given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable", popularized during the Middle Ages after its biblical appearance.
Philomena
Irish name derived from the Greek Philomela, meaning 'lover of song' or 'enthusiastic about battle', with roots in ancient mythology.
Prudence
Distinctive and elegant given name of Latin origin, derived from the word "prudens," meaning "discreet" or "careful." Throughout history, notable figures such as Prudence Griswold have carried this unique moniker, which has also been associated with wisdom, discretion, and good judgment in literature like John Milton's "Paradise Lost.
Paolo
Paolo, of Italian origin, means 'small' or 'humble', reflecting its roots in the Latin name Paulus.
Patricio
Latin name of Roman origin, meaning 'noble' or 'patrician', originally reserved for high-class Romans.
Pippa
Unique female given name of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word 'pipa', meaning 'pipe' or 'small bagpipe'. It has been associated with musicality and joy since the 14th century when it was first used in Tuscany.
Porter
English origin, derived from the Old French word "portier," meaning door-keeper or gate-keeper. It was originally an occupational name given to those who guarded castle and monastery gates in medieval times. Today, it is still relatively uncommon as a given name but holds historical significance.
Precious
Unique and beautiful name of African origin, derived from the Igbo word 'precious', signifying someone highly prized or valuable.
Penn
Rare yet intriguing name of Welsh origin, derived from "pen" meaning "head", and signifying leadership or being at the forefront.
Philippa
Feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Greek 'Philip', meaning "lover of horses". It has been popular throughout history and was often used by royalty in medieval France, notably by Philippa of Hainault who married King Edward III of England. Today, it remains popular for girls due to its vintage charm and historical significance associated with intelligence, strength, and royalty.
Paris
Unisex given name of French origin, meaning "to work" or "to prepare", popularized during the Middle Ages due to Europeans' fascination with the East.