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
Puruvi	Girl	A classical eastern melody
Purv	Unisex	East; Earlier in time
Purva	Girl	An old breeze from the East
Purvaja	Girl	An older or elderly sister
Purvi	Girl	The first one who comes from the East
Purya	Unisex	A person who deserves to be fulfilled
Pusha	Girl	A nourishing person
Pushpa	Girl	Flower-like
Pushpagandha	Girl	A Juhi flower; A Jasmin-like flower
Pushpaja	Girl	A woman born from the flower

Pushpalata	Girl	A flowering creeper plant
Pushpam	Unisex	A person who is lotus-eyed; A flower
Pushpanjali	Girl	An offering of flowers
Pushpavathi	Girl	Something that is flower-decorated
Pushpinder	Girl	God of flowers; Lord of flowers
Pushpita	Girl	To be embellished with flowers
Pushpya	Unisex	A blooming flower
Pushta	Girl	Flower petal
Pushti	Girl	One who possesses all the wealth
Puskara	Girl	A woman who is like the blue lotus

Puskarini	Girl	A lake where the lotus flowers grow
Puspa	Girl	A flower blossom-like little girl
Puspadal	Girl	One who is like the flower petal
Puspamala	Girl	A garland made of flowers
Puspamanjari	Girl	A girl who is like the flower bud
Puspanjali	Girl	The offering of flowers
Puspawati	Girl	Female flower
Puspita	Girl	A woman who has all the qualities of the flower
Pusti	Girl	One of the forms of the Devil
Putana	Girl	To blow hard; A hard breeze

Puteri	Girl	Daughter or princess
Puthi	Girl	One who loves books
Puti	Girl	A woman of great purity
Putput	Girl	To handle things with too much care
Putrea	Girl	Cambodian word for plum
Putri	Girl	Daughter
Putrika	Girl	One as pretty as the doll
Puttika	Girl	A bee that is very small
Puttoli	Girl	A little girl as perfect as the doll
Putul	Girl	A baby girl that is just like the doll

Pylcca	Girl	One who is small like a stone
Pymma	Girl	A diminutive of Euphemia; A good speaker
Pypa	Girl	A friend of the horses; One who loves horses
Pyper	Girl	A female pipe player
Pyppa	Girl	A very skilled female pipe player
Pyr	Girl	A name that means fire
Pyralis	Unisex	One made of fire
Pyrrha	Girl	Fire, red-haired
Pyrus	Unisex	Pear.

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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)

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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