1249 Baby Girl Names That Start With Letter P

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• Sep 19, 2023

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Picking out a name for the baby is one thing that an expectant or a new mother could be excited about. Baby girl names starting with P are melodic and carry some amazing personality traits. However, selecting the apt name for a newborn can’t be easy when you are spoilt for choice. Naming a newborn is a significant social event, marking a crucial ritual in society. Names play a vital role in shaping a person's identity, as they transform individuals from "anybodies" into "somebodies"(1). Additionally, names contribute to connecting a new child with their family's identity, as the act of naming establishes ties and relationships within a family. This emphasizes the significant role names play in forming one's sense of self and familial belonging. But if you can consider shortlisting a letter, the name game can get a lot easier. P, in our opinion, is a wonderful option for baby girls. The letter P brings with it a combination of order, reason, common sense, and talent. Your daughter could enjoy success and is likely to surround herself with influential and gifted people who can help her understand the world better. She’ll even love learning and will joyfully express everything she’s learned to others. However, the conflict between creativity and desire for order will make them contradict themselves sometimes, especially during their teenage years. So you’ll need to guide your daughter whenever she’s confronted with conflict of any kind. Whether you like stylish names such as Penny or sparkling monikers such as Phoebe and Paul, this post suggests you take a look at our baby name tool. We’ve listed hundreds of pleasant and beautiful baby girl names starting with the letter P. You may shortlist names that appeal to your senses and pick the best one for your little bundle of joy.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Pall	Unisex	A person who has a bitter nature
Palla	Girl	Ball; A habitational name; Straw
Pallas	Girl	A beautiful and humble maiden
Pallavi	Girl	Bud; Creeper in full bloom; New Leaves
Pallavini	Girl	Bud; Creeper in full bloom; New Leaves
Pallavit	Girl	One who is the song of life
Palm	Unisex	A type of tropical tree with long, feather-like leaves
Palma	Girl	Palm tree; Habitational name for someone from Parma in Italy
Palmiera	Girl	A place of pilgrim; holy place
Palmina	Girl	One who is like a little Palm tree

Palmira	Girl	Palm Tree; From the city of Palms; From Parma in Italy
Palmyra	Girl	A city filled with Palm trees
Paloma	Girl	Dove
Palomi	Girl	Dove; Peaceful; Derived from Palumbus, symbol of peace
Pals	Girl	A deep name
Palvit	Unisex	Name of Lord Vishnu
Palwasha	Girl	A flower; Generous one
Pam	Girl	All sweetness
Pamala	Girl	Honey; Filled with sweetness
Pameela	Girl	Honey; Sweet; All sweetness; Made from honey; Variation of Pamela

Pamela	Girl	All honey; All sweetness
Pamelia	Girl	A honey coated individual
Pamelina	Girl	Honeyed, sweet like honey
Pamella	Girl	An individual who is made of honey
Pamelyn	Girl	Honey; Sweet; All sweetness; Made from honey; Variation of Pamela
Pami	Unisex	All sweetness
Pamina	Girl	Honey; Sweet; All sweetness; Made from honey
Pamla	Girl	Honey; Sweet; All sweetness; Made from honey; Variation of Pamela
Pammela	Girl	All honey; one who is sweet natured
Pammie	Girl	As sweet as honey

Pammy	Girl	One who has been honeyed
Pamojan	Girl	Togetherness
Pampa	Girl	A lake in the Chitrakoot mountains
Panagiota	Girl	A holy and generous human being
Panagiotis	Girl	A person who is like a holy saint
Panalin	Girl	A derivative of Latin Pannus
Panama	Unisex	Place of abundant fish
Panan	Girl	One who is made of honey; a heroine
Panayiota	Girl	Cyprus form of Panagiota, holy
Pancha	Girl	A free and independent person

Panchabati	Girl	One who is a garden of five banyan trees
Panchadashi	Girl	It is a title of vedanta philosophy
Panchadha	Girl	A person of five times
Panchali	Girl	One with five husbands; Wife of Pandavas; Draupadi; High-born woman
Panchalika	Girl	A princess; Wonderful natured
Panchami	Girl	The beautiful Goddess Parvati
Panchamudra	Girl	An idol who has five gestures; worshiping
Panchashikha	Girl	One who has five flames
Panchatapa	Girl	Practising in the midst of five fires
Panchita	Girl	Unique; Saint; Noble; Adviser

Panchvati	Girl	The place beside the river Godavari famous for its five huge banayan trees
Panda	Girl	Wisdom; Knowledge; Learning; Brilliance; Intelligence
Pandavika	Girl	Pandava's wife
Pandora	Girl	All gifts
Pangfua	Girl	Clouds in the shape of a flower; Flower cloud
Panha	Girl	A sage-like, innocent, and important person
Pani	Unisex	Lord Vishu; Pagan
Pania	Girl	A sea maiden in Maori mythology
Panika	Unisex	One who is Shahid; the powerful hands
Panima	Girl	The mother of God

Panini	Girl	A Poet; Learned intellectual; Skillful
Paninnguaq	Girl	Sweet little daughter
Panisi	Girl	The pansy flower
Panita	Girl	Admired; One who feels and expresses admiration
Paniz	Girl	Sugar in Persian
Panjai	Girl	Lots of love; So much love in Thai
Panjika	Girl	A date in the hindu calender
Pankaja	Girl	Lotus; One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi
Pankajadharini	Girl	The holder of Lotus
Pankajini	Girl	A group of Lotus flowers; water lily collection

Pankajnetra	Girl	A person with lotus eyes
Pankhadi	Girl	Petal; Soft and Tender like a Flower Petal
Pankhudi	Girl	A very delicate petal
Pankhuri	Girl	Petal; Soft and Tender like a Flower Petal
Pankita	Girl	Petal; Soft and Tender like a Flower Petal
Pankti	Girl	Sentence
Panna	Girl	A graceful and expensive gem; Emerald
Pansie	Girl	Flower; A variant form of Pansy
Pansy	Girl	A beautiful flower; the language of flower
Pantelis	Unisex	all-inclusive or universal

Pantera	Unisex	Panther or powerful hunter
Panthea	Girl	One who is all of the Gods
Pantxike	Girl	Free; A woman who is free
Panu	Girl	One who admirable and compassionate
Panya	Girl	One who is crowned in victory
Panyin	Girl	The older twin
Paola	Girl	Small; Humble
Paolina	Girl	A small and passionate individual
Papahi	Girl	She who is mischievously smart
Papan	Girl	Nahuatl word for flag

Pape	Unisex	Father
Papillon	Girl	A wonderful butterfly; thrifty individual
Papina	Girl	Ivy; a passionate individual
Papito	Unisex	Little father; Little daddy
Papiya	Girl	A sweet singing bird; rare
Paprika	Girl	A spice called pepper
Paquita	Girl	An independent and free person
Par	Unisex	Flower; Blossom
Para	Unisex	One who is supreme natured
Paradis	Girl	Heavenly

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Baby girl names starting with P encompass a wide range of beautiful and meaningful choices. For parents who seek names that evoke strength, elegance, or playfulness, the pool of P names presents a myriad of possibilities to suit various tastes and preferences. Nevertheless, baby girl names starting with P grant an opportunity for parents to bestow their daughters with charming and memorable appellations that will accompany them throughout their lives. However, research more about the name that appeals to you to make sure it doesn’t have any negative connotation in other cultures.

Infographic: Precious Names With The Letter P

Baby girl names starting with the letter P often carry cultural roots and add a meaningful touch to a child’s identity. From classic and timeless options to more unique and contemporary choices, these names have a special charm that sets them apart. Check out this infographic for some adorable names, and bestow your favorite one on your cute little daughter.

power packed baby girl names starting with the letter p (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any traditional baby girl names that start with the letter P?

There are numerous baby girl names rooted in tradition. Some of them are Penelope (Greek name meaning threads, face), Patricia (English name meaning nobleman), Priya (Indian name meaning beloved), Paloma (Spanish name meaning dove), Pearl (English name from pearl), Phoebe (Greek name meaning bright, pure), Petra (German name meaning stone), Pilar (Spanish name meaning pillar), and Prudence (English name meaning prudent, wise, skilled).

2. What modern and unique baby girl names start with the letter P?

Baby girl names like Paisley (church), Piper (person who plays on a pipe), Peyton (a habitational name), and Prairie (meadow) are modern and distinctive names starting with P.

3. What are some baby girl names starting with P and inspired by celebrities or famous women?

There are several celebrity-inspired baby girl names, including Penelope (Penelope Cruz), Portia (Portia de Rossi), Pauline (Paul Walker or Paul McCartney), Presley and Priscilla (Priscilla Presley), Phoebe (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), and Pippa (Pippa Middleton). Other names from P inspired by famous women are Pocahontas (inspired by the name of a prominent Native American woman), Patience (inspired by Dame Patience Faka Jonathan), Patti (from Patti Smith), and Peggy (from the Marvel fictional character Peggy Carter).

4. Are there any unisex names that start with the letter P?

Yes, the names Parker (keeper of the park), Peyton (a place name), Phoenix (an immortal bird meaning dark red), Presley (priest clearing), and Paris (name of a Greek prince or name of the French capital) are unisex and can be used for both baby girls and boys.

5. What are some creative middle names for girls starting with P?

Some creative middle names for girls starting with P are Jade (name of a precious stone), Bliss (a cheerful person), Winter (name of the season), Nova (new), Aurora (dawn), and Celeste (of the sky, heavenly).

References

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Names Have Meaning: A Research Guide for Baby Names and Family Names
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2015/06/01/names-research-guide

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