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15 names · letter P · girls
The name Penelope derives from ancient Greek roots, combining "pene" (thread/weaver's bobbin) and "ops" (face/eye), literally meaning "weaver" or "one with a weaver's face," reflecting its association with textile work in classical antiquity.
The name Poppy derives from the poppy flower (genus Papaver), with the flower name itself coming from Old English and Proto-Germanic roots, meaning "the flower of the plant." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, and gained modern popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with no specific religious association.
Phoebe comes from the Greek name Φοίβη (Phoibe), derived from the Greek word "phoibos" meaning "bright" or "pure," and was associated with Apollo and Artemis in classical mythology.
Pippa is a diminutive form of Philippa, which derives from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "lover of horses" from the elements philos (lover) and hippos (horse).
Piper derives from the Old English "pipere" and Latin "piparius," meaning "one who plays the pipe" or "pipe player." The name originated as an occupational surname in medieval England before becoming used as a given name.
Paige originates from the Middle English and Old French word "page," meaning a young attendant or servant, deriving ultimately from the Greek "paidion" (boy or child).
Pamela is a literary invention created by Sir Philip Sidney in his 1590 work "Arcadia," derived from the Greek elements "pan" (all) and "melos" (honey or sweetness), meaning "all sweetness." The name became popular in English-speaking cultures, particularly among Christian societies, gaining widespread use after the 1741 publication of Samuel Richardson's novel "Pamela," which popularized it as a given name for girls.
The given name 'Paris' likely derives from the ancient Greek name Πάρις (Paris), of uncertain meaning, possibly related to a pre-Greek or Luwian word for "stone" or "rock." It is most famously used in Greek mythology as the Trojan prince who sparked the Trojan War, and today it is used across various Western cultures, though it has no specific religious significance.
Patricia derives from the Latin name Patricius, which means "of noble birth" or "patrician," referring to the upper class of ancient Rome.
Paula is the feminine form of the Latin name Paulus, derived from the Latin word "paulus" meaning "small" or "humble." The name has its linguistic root in Latin and was borne historically by Saint Paul the Apostle, whose original name was Saul before his conversion to Christianity.
Pauline is the feminine form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The name originates from the Latin adjective paulus and carries connotations of modesty.
Peta is derived from the Greek name Peta or the diminutive form of Petra, meaning "stone" or "rock," from the Greek word "petra." The name is used primarily in English-speaking countries and Greece, with modern popularity boosted by Australian actress Peta Wilson, though it has no significant historical religious usage.
Peyton derives from the Old English elements "paega" (peacock) or "Peohta" (a tribal name) combined with "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement of the peacocks" or "Peohta's town." The name originated as an English place name and surname, gaining popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, with no specific religious or cultural restriction to any particular group.
