Christian Names Starting with “P”
Authentic Christian baby names beginning with P — with meanings, origins and lucky numbers. Choose from 314 christian names starting with this letter, or explore another letter below.
Pace
GirlSteady, Calm
Pacifica
GirlPeaceful ocean
Packston
BoyPack's town
Pacomius
BoyServant of God
Pacorro
UnisexPeaceful shepherd
Paddie
GirlLittle Pad
Paddy
BoyPatrick, derived from Patricius, meaning 'noble'
Padget
BoyDerived from the Old English word 'pædge' meaning 'herdsman' or 'shepherd'.
Padraic
BoyNoble, Generous
Padraig
BoySon of Patrick
Padriac
BoyFather's rule
Page
UnisexServant, bearer
Paige
GirlMaiden, page in a church
Pail
BoyBasin or container
Paisley
UnisexChurch, cemetery
Palissa
GirlMaiden, Daughter of God
Palladia
GirlGod's Promise
Palm
GirlHand or branch
Palmer
BoyWanderer, Pilgrim
Palmira
GirlPalm tree
Palmiro
BoyPilgrim's palm
Palmon
BoyFountain, Well, Spring
Paloma
GirlDove
Palomia
GirlDove
Palomina
GirlLittle Dove
Palti
UnisexDew
Pamela
GirlAll loving
Pamelina
GirlBeloved, Honey
Pamella
GirlLittle servant
Pammie
GirlLittle one
Pancho
BoyShortened form of Francisco
Pancratia
GirlAll-strength
Panfilia
GirlAll-powerful, omnipotent
Pansy
GirlFlower, Beauty
Paola
GirlLittle one
Paolina
GirlLittle Paul
Papagena
GirlGod's gift
Papageno
BoyBirdman
Paquita
GirlLittle one, diminutive form of Paola
Paris
GirlCity of Light
Parisa
GirlLight, Radiant
Parke
BoyDerived from the Greek Parker, meaning 'keeper of the flock'
Parker
UnisexPark keeper
Parrnell
BoyStrong as a lion
Parry
BoyPerseus' companion
Parsifal
BoyPure, Clear, Defender
Parthenia
GirlVirgin
Parthion
BoyLion-like, warrior
Pascal
BoyPassing through
Pascale
GirlEaster, Resurrection
Pascalina
GirlLittle Paschal
Paschalia
GirlBorn at Passover
Paschalina
GirlBorn during Passover
Paschalis
BoyPassover, Resurrection
Pascoal
BoyEaster, Passover
Pashor
BoyGod's wealth
Pashur
BoyThe Almighty has given
Pasian
BoyPassionate
Pasiel
BoyPassion of God
Pasquala
GirlEaster
Pasquale
BoyBorn on Easter
Pasqualia
GirlOf Pasquale, from the Latin word for Easter
Pasqualina
GirlEaster, Resurrection
Pasquino
BoyBringer of Easter
Pat
UnisexPatience, noble
Paten
BoyGod's gift
Pateras
BoyFather, leader
Pateriel
BoyFather of God
Patin
UnisexPatron, Guardian
Patmos
UnisexIsland of Revelation
Paton
BoyPatrician, Noble
Patrica
GirlPatron, noble one
Patrice
GirlLittle, noble one
Patricia
GirlPatronage, Nobility
Patrícia
GirlNoblewoman
Patriciana
GirlPatrician woman
Patricija
GirlFeminine form of Patricius
Patricio
BoyPatriarch, nobleman
Patricius
BoyNoble, Patron, Father
Patrick
BoyPatricius: nobleman
Patriel
BoyGod of my father
Patrizia
GirlNoblewoman
Patrizio
BoyPatron, nobleman, noble
Patrizius
BoyPatriarch, nobleman
Patrobas
BoyPatron, protector
Patroclus
BoyGlory of Patrus
Patrycja
GirlPatroness of travellers and pilgrims
Patsy
GirlPatricia, noble
Patten
BoyPatron, protector
Pattie
GirlPatrician, noblewoman
Pattin
UnisexLittle Pat
Paul
BoySmall, humble
Paula
GirlLittle one, humble
Paule
GirlLittle
Pauletta
GirlSmall Paul
Paulette
GirlSmall, humble one
Pauli
UnisexSmall, humble
Paulianne
GirlLittle one, humble
Paulina
GirlLittle one
Pauline
GirlHonouring Paul
Paulino
BoySmall, Humble
Paulinus
BoyLittle Paul
Paulita
GirlSmall or humble one
Paullina
GirlDerived from Paulus, meaning small or humble
Paulo
BoyLittle
Paulos
BoySmall, humble
Pauly
BoySmall, humble servant
Pavia
GirlRiver or town in Italy
Pavla
GirlRock, Stone
Pavlov
BoyProtector of the people
Paxon
BoyPeaceful
Paxton
BoyPeaceful, Compact
Payton
BoyPay's town
Paz
GirlPeace
Pazienza
GirlPatience, Endurance
Peace
GirlAbsence of conflict
Peadar
BoyBrave
Pearce
BoySon of the bold
Pearl
GirlPrecious gem, valuable
Pearle
GirlPrecious jewel
Pearline
GirlPearl from the sea
Pebrook
UnisexPlace of peace
Peder
BoyRuler, Leader
Pedro
BoyRock
Peg
GirlSmall stick
Pegeen
GirlRiver daughter
Peggie
GirlPearl
Peggy
GirlPearl
Pekahiah
BoyRaised by God
Pelagia
GirlSea like
Peleg
BoyDivision, separation
Pen
GirlFeather, Write
Penelopa
GirlWeaver of All
Penelope
UnisexWeaver
Penina
GirlDaughter of Leah
Peninah
GirlOpened
Peninnah
GirlOpened, noble woman
Penni
GirlPenny, small coin
Pennie
GirlPenny, small coin
Penuel
BoyFace of God
Pepita
GirlLittle, Dainty
Percival
BoyThrough percival, pierce the valley
Percy
BoyFrom Per, which means 'Rock'.
Perdita
GirlLost, Forsaken
Peregrine
UnisexWanderer, Pilgrim
Perez
BoyReward, Salvation
Pergrina
GirlTraveling far, pilgrimage
Peri
GirlLight, Bright
Peria
GirlMaiden, young girl
Perice
GirlRock, Precious
Perkin
BoyPier, Son of
Perl
GirlPearl of great price
Perla
GirlPearl of great price
Perle
GirlPearl
Perlina
GirlPearl
Pernell
BoyRock, steadfast
Perpetua
GirlEverlasting, continuous
Perren
UnisexRock, firm
Perri
GirlRock, Pearl
Perrine
GirlLittle stone
Perry
BoyDerived from the English surname
Persephone
GirlGoddess of spring, agriculture, and fertility
Perseus
BoyHero, Savior
Persisah
GirlRansomed by God
Pet
UnisexRock, Stone
Petar
BoyRock, Stone
Pete
BoyRock
Peter
BoyRock, Stone
Petey
BoyDiminutive form of Peter
Petka
UnisexRock, Stone
Petr
BoyRock
Petra
GirlRock
Petraia
GirlRock
Petreus
BoyRocky
Petrian
BoyRock, Stone
Petrina
GirlRock, Stone
Petronela
GirlRock, Stone
Petronella
GirlRock, Stone
Petronia
GirlRock, stone
Petronilla
GirlRock, stone
Petronille
GirlRock, Stone
Petronio
BoyRock, Stone
Petros
BoyRock
Petrosan
BoyRock, Stone
Petru
BoyRock, stone
Peyter
BoyRock, stone, or little rock
Peyton
UnisexFighter's estate
Phaidra
GirlBright, Shining One
Phanuel
BoyGod's face
Pharell
BoyShining one, light
Pharez
BoyBlessed
Phebe
GirlBright, Shining
Phedra
GirlDweller by the way, Follower
Phelia
GirlLover of God
Phil
BoyFriend of
Philemon
BoyBeloved
Phileon
BoyLover, friend
Phileor
BoyLover of
Philetus
BoyLover of
Philip
BoyBlessed by God
Philipa
GirlLover of horses
Philipp
BoyFriend of horses
Philippa
GirlLover of horses
Philippe
BoyFriend of horses
Philippina
GirlLove of Philip
Philippine
GirlLover of horses
Philis
GirlLover of horses
Phillida
GirlLover of horses
Phillie
GirlFriend of horses
Phillip
BoyFriend of horses
Phillipe
BoyLover of horses or horse-born
Phillipp
BoyFriend of horses
Phillis
GirlLover of horses
Philologus
BoyFriend of learning
Philomena
GirlFriend of tomorrows
Philomene
GirlLove of strength
Philotima
GirlLover of the goddess Timia
Phineas
BoyFace of the Lord
Phip
UnisexLover of horses
Phlegon
BoyBurning, Scorching
Phoebe
GirlLovable, radiant maiden
Phoebella
GirlBright, shining one
Phoebiana
GirlBright, Shining
Phoelina
GirlShining brightly
Phoelisse
GirlBright, shining
Phoenicia
GirlDaughter of the land
Phoenix
BoyRising from the ashes
Photine
GirlBright, shining one
Phylis
GirlLover of horses
Phylissa
GirlLover of horses
Phyllida
GirlLover of nature
Phyllis
GirlDweller in the wilderness
Phyllys
GirlDaughter of God
Pia
GirlDedicated, Pious
Piazza
GirlMarketplace, square
Pier
BoyRock, pierced
Pierce
BoyPierce through, pass through
Pierette
GirlLittle pierced one
Pierina
GirlLittle Rock, Pearl
Pierre
BoyRock, stone
Pierrette
GirlLittle Pearl
Piers
BoyPierced, Passionate
Pierson
BoySon of Pierce
Pieter
BoyLittle, Rock
Pietra
GirlStone, Rock
Pietro
BoyRock, stone
Piggy
GirlNickname for a plump or round child
Pilar
GirlStrength, pillar of support
Pincas
BoyDeliverer, priest
Pinchas
BoyDeliverer, Avenge
Piotr
BoyRock or foundation
Pip
GirlShortened form of Philip
Piper
UnisexPipe player
Pippa
GirlDerived from Greek 'pippos', meaning 'beloved' or 'favorite'
Pippy
GirlDiminutive name
Pius
BoyDutiful, religious
Placida
GirlPeaceful, calm, tranquil
Placido
BoyPeaceful, Calm
Placidus
BoyCalm, peaceful, tranquil
Polina
GirlRuler, Lady
Polly
GirlNurse, small
Pollyanna
GirlA girl filled with optimism and enthusiasm
Polycarpia
GirlRichly Fruitful
Pompeia
GirlPowerful, Dedicated
Pontian
BoyBridge builder
Pontius
BoyBridge, crossing
Poppy
GirlRed flower
Porfiria
GirlRoyal purity
Porfirio
BoyRoyal, rich
Port
UnisexDoor or gate
Porter
BoyCarrier of heavy loads
Portia
GirlJustice, fairness
Portie
GirlLittle Portion
Porty
UnisexCarrier of treasure
Poul
BoyLittle Paul
Powell
BoyPower's Well
Precious
GirlValuable, dear, precious
Pren
UnisexGod's gift
Prent
UnisexBold, Strong
Prentice
BoySon of the priest
Prescott
BoyPriest's village
Presley
UnisexPriest's meadow
Price
UnisexWorth, Value
Primavere
GirlSpringtime flower
Primiano
BoyFirst, leader
Primina
GirlLittle Priestess
Prince
BoyRuler, Leader
Prinz
BoyPrince
Pris
GirlAncient Greek name meaning 'Ancient One'
Prisalia
GirlPure, Holy, Devotion
Prisca
GirlAncient Roman woman, devoted
Priscella
GirlAncient Greek: precious, dear, beloved
Priscenia
GirlBelonging to Priscus
Prisciano
BoyAncestor, Elder
Priscilla
GirlExplaned, noble woman
Priscilline
GirlPrecise, Dainty, Little One
Probo
BoyEsteemed, Respected
Promise
GirlA pledge or a guarantee
Prospera
GirlAbundance, prosperity
Protasia
GirlFirst fruits
Pru
GirlAbbreviation of Prunella, meaning little prune
Prudence
GirlDiscernment, Caution, Careful
Prudencia
GirlDiscreet, cautious, skilled in managing affairs
Prudenciana
GirlWise and Cautious
Prudentia
GirlWisdom, Discernment
Prudi
GirlPure, chaste
Prudy
GirlPure, Precious
Prue
GirlTrust
Pryce
BoyPrice, money
Publius
BoyPublic
Puff
GirlLight and airy
Pulcheria
GirlBeautiful, delightful, charming
Putnam
BoyFrom the put, new
Putnem
UnisexFrom Putos, meaning 'rutting boar'
Why choose a Christian name beginning with “P”?
Names that start with P give your child a strong, clear initial that is easy to spell, monogram and remember. In the christian tradition, the sound of a name has always mattered as much as its meaning — which is why this letter offers 314 distinct choices, from classic favorites to modern spellings.
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