Female and male names starting with the letter "P" .
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PERLINA
FeminineRare and charming Latin-derived name meaning 'pearl', originating from ancient Rome where pearls symbolized wisdom, beauty, and purity.
PERLINE
FeminineFrench origin, signifies 'small pearl' and denotes elegance.
PERLITA
FeminineCaptivating Spanish name derived from 'perla' (pearl), with the diminutive suffix '-ita'. It signifies 'little pearl', paying homage to the beauty and grace of these precious gems.
PERMA
FemininePerma is of Latin origin, meaning "eternal" or "permanent".
PERMAN
MasculineRare Latin-origin given name that translates to 'remaining' or 'enduring'.
PERMELIA
FemininePermelia: Rare female given name of Latin origin meaning "honey-sweet", linked to ancient Roman goddess of happiness, prosperity, beauty, and charm.
PERNA
FemininePerna, of Italian origin, means 'ham' or 'leg of meat', possibly given as a nickname to someone with a prominent limp.
PERNELL
FeminineEnglish name derived from the surname "Perren," meaning 'pearl fisherman,' and signifying wealth and beauty.
PERNELL
MasculineRare, distinctive male name of English origin derived from "Perronel", a diminutive of Peter, which means 'rock' or 'stone'.
PERNELLA
FeminineDistinctive Italian name derived from 'pernice', meaning 'partridge'.
PERNETTA
FeminineUncommon yet striking Italian name derived from 'perna', meaning 'shank' or 'leg', possibly originally given as a nickname for someone with a distinctive limp.
PERNIA
FeminineRare Spanish-origin name with uncertain but intriguing meanings and origins.
PERNIE
FeminineUncommon unisex given name of unknown origin and meaning, with no established historical or linguistic basis.
PEROLA
FemininePortuguese name derived from 'pérola', meaning 'pearl', symbolizing beauty and rarity.
PERON
MasculineSpanish origin, derived from Latin "Peregrinus," meaning "pilgrim" or "foreigner.
PERPETUA
FeminineRare Latin feminine name signifying "eternal" or "everlasting," inspired by the Latin word "perpetuus.
PERRI
MasculineItalian given name derived from the word 'pericolo', meaning danger.
PERRI
FeminineUnique Italian female name meaning 'pearl', popularized during the Renaissance and symbolizing beauty and purity.
PERRIANN
FeminineDistinctive feminine given name of French origin, derived from the word 'perrier' meaning 'sparkling', intended to evoke images of sparkling streams and bubbling springs.
PERRIE
FeminineEnglish female name derived from Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone', conveying strength and steadfastness.
PERRIE
MasculineUnique and charming English given name derived from the Middle English word "perrie," meaning "pert" or "bold." It has evolved over time to be more associated with femininity but can still be used as a unisex name today.
PERRIER
MasculineFrench surname originating from the Occitan word 'perer', meaning 'to pierce' or 'to perforate', initially given to those living near rocky terrain or engaged in piercing/cutting occupations.
PERRIN
MasculineUnisex given name of French origin, derived from the old Germanic 'Ferran', meaning "traveler". Once popular among French nobility in medieval times, it remains a unique historic choice with renewed popularity today.
PERRIN
FeminineRare French-origin given name derived from "perrin," meaning "little rock" or "pebble." It symbolizes strength and resilience.
PERRINE
FeminineCharming feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin Petronilla which means 'little rock' or 'stone', symbolizing strength and resilience.
PERRION
MasculineDistinctive French given name derived from 'perron', meaning 'steps' or 'platform'.
PERRIS
MasculineItalian name derived from the city of Persicetus, meaning 'peach' or associated with pink color.
PERRIS
FeminineUncommon given name with unknown origins, possibly Welsh or a variant of Greek-derived Peter meaning 'rock' or 'stone', first recorded in England during the 16th century.
PERRISH
MasculineRare English given name derived from the surname Perry, which originates from either the Middle English personal name "Peri," meaning "rock" or "stone," or the Old French word "perrie," meaning "pear tree.
PERRY
MasculineEnglish origin, derived from the Middle English word 'perie' meaning "pear". It was originally an occupational surname for someone who lived near a pear tree.
PERRY
FeminineEnglish 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.
PERRYN
FeminineUncommon English given name derived from the Middle English surname Perry, which means "one who grows pears.
PERRYN
MasculineEnglish name derived from the Old French word "perrine," meaning "from the pear tree.
PERSAEUS
FeminineRare, Latin-origin name meaning 'of Persia'.
PERSAIS
FemininePersian is an ancient Iranian name historically used in various cultures. Its meaning varies by culture but often relates to devotion or association with the god Mithra or the Persian Empire.
PERSAIUS
FeminineDistinctive Latin name meaning 'from Persepolis', the historic Iranian capital founded by Darius I in 518 BCE, popularized by Romans admiring Persian Empire's grandeur.
PERSAUS
FeminineGreek-derived name meaning 'from Persia' or 'Persian', popular among Greeks during the Hellenistic period. It was borne by notable individuals like Persaeus of Syracuse, a mathematician-astronomer. The name signifies power, elegance, and sophistication associated with ancient Persia's cultural achievements. Today, Persaus is a rare yet captivating choice for personal names.
PERSAYA
FeminineRare and distinctive Persian name without a specific English translation, believed to have historical significance in ancient Persia.
PERSAYIS
FemininePersayis: A rare Persian origin name meaning 'powerful' and 'noble', reflecting the glory of ancient Persia.
PERSAYUS
FeminineDistinctive Latin name derived from 'perspicuus', meaning 'clear' or 'evident'.