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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

Girl

Steady, Calm

Biblical

Pacifica

Girl

Peaceful ocean

Biblical

Packston

Boy

Pack's town

Biblical

Pacomius

Boy

Servant of God

Biblical

Pacorro

Unisex

Peaceful shepherd

Biblical

Paddie

Girl

Little Pad

Biblical

Paddy

Boy

Patrick, derived from Patricius, meaning 'noble'

Biblical

Padget

Boy

Derived from the Old English word 'pædge' meaning 'herdsman' or 'shepherd'.

Biblical

Padraic

Boy

Noble, Generous

Biblical

Padraig

Boy

Son of Patrick

Biblical

Padriac

Boy

Father's rule

Biblical

Page

Unisex

Servant, bearer

Biblical

Paige

Girl

Maiden, page in a church

Biblical

Pail

Boy

Basin or container

Biblical

Paisley

Unisex

Church, cemetery

Unknown

Palissa

Girl

Maiden, Daughter of God

Biblical

Palladia

Girl

God's Promise

Biblical

Palm

Girl

Hand or branch

Biblical

Palmer

Boy

Wanderer, Pilgrim

Biblical

Palmira

Girl

Palm tree

Biblical

Palmiro

Boy

Pilgrim's palm

Biblical

Palmon

Boy

Fountain, Well, Spring

Biblical

Paloma

Girl

Dove

Biblical

Palomia

Girl

Dove

Biblical

Palomina

Girl

Little Dove

Biblical

Palti

Unisex

Dew

Biblical

Pamela

Girl

All loving

Biblical

Pamelina

Girl

Beloved, Honey

Biblical

Pamella

Girl

Little servant

Biblical

Pammie

Girl

Little one

Biblical

Pancho

Boy

Shortened form of Francisco

Biblical

Pancratia

Girl

All-strength

Biblical

Panfilia

Girl

All-powerful, omnipotent

Biblical

Pansy

Girl

Flower, Beauty

Biblical

Paola

Girl

Little one

Biblical

Paolina

Girl

Little Paul

Biblical

Papagena

Girl

God's gift

Biblical

Papageno

Boy

Birdman

Biblical

Paquita

Girl

Little one, diminutive form of Paola

Biblical

Paris

Girl

City of Light

Biblical

Parisa

Girl

Light, Radiant

Biblical

Parke

Boy

Derived from the Greek Parker, meaning 'keeper of the flock'

Biblical

Parker

Unisex

Park keeper

Unknown

Parrnell

Boy

Strong as a lion

Biblical

Parry

Boy

Perseus' companion

Biblical

Parsifal

Boy

Pure, Clear, Defender

Biblical

Parthenia

Girl

Virgin

Biblical

Parthion

Boy

Lion-like, warrior

Biblical

Pascal

Boy

Passing through

Biblical

Pascale

Girl

Easter, Resurrection

Biblical

Pascalina

Girl

Little Paschal

Biblical

Paschalia

Girl

Born at Passover

Biblical

Paschalina

Girl

Born during Passover

Biblical

Paschalis

Boy

Passover, Resurrection

Biblical

Pascoal

Boy

Easter, Passover

Biblical

Pashor

Boy

God's wealth

Biblical

Pashur

Boy

The Almighty has given

Biblical

Pasian

Boy

Passionate

Biblical

Pasiel

Boy

Passion of God

Biblical

Pasquala

Girl

Easter

Biblical

Pasquale

Boy

Born on Easter

Biblical

Pasqualia

Girl

Of Pasquale, from the Latin word for Easter

Biblical

Pasqualina

Girl

Easter, Resurrection

Biblical

Pasquino

Boy

Bringer of Easter

Biblical

Pat

Unisex

Patience, noble

Biblical

Paten

Boy

God's gift

Biblical

Pateras

Boy

Father, leader

Biblical

Pateriel

Boy

Father of God

Biblical

Patin

Unisex

Patron, Guardian

Biblical

Patmos

Unisex

Island of Revelation

Biblical

Paton

Boy

Patrician, Noble

Biblical

Patrica

Girl

Patron, noble one

Biblical

Patrice

Girl

Little, noble one

Biblical

Patricia

Girl

Patronage, Nobility

Biblical

Patrícia

Girl

Noblewoman

Biblical

Patriciana

Girl

Patrician woman

Biblical

Patricija

Girl

Feminine form of Patricius

Biblical

Patricio

Boy

Patriarch, nobleman

Biblical

Patricius

Boy

Noble, Patron, Father

Biblical

Patrick

Boy

Patricius: nobleman

Biblical

Patriel

Boy

God of my father

Biblical

Patrizia

Girl

Noblewoman

Biblical

Patrizio

Boy

Patron, nobleman, noble

Biblical

Patrizius

Boy

Patriarch, nobleman

Biblical

Patrobas

Boy

Patron, protector

Biblical

Patroclus

Boy

Glory of Patrus

Biblical

Patrycja

Girl

Patroness of travellers and pilgrims

Biblical

Patsy

Girl

Patricia, noble

Biblical

Patten

Boy

Patron, protector

Biblical

Pattie

Girl

Patrician, noblewoman

Biblical

Pattin

Unisex

Little Pat

Biblical

Paul

Boy

Small, humble

Biblical

Paula

Girl

Little one, humble

Biblical

Paule

Girl

Little

Biblical

Pauletta

Girl

Small Paul

Biblical

Paulette

Girl

Small, humble one

Biblical

Pauli

Unisex

Small, humble

Biblical

Paulianne

Girl

Little one, humble

Biblical

Paulina

Girl

Little one

Biblical

Pauline

Girl

Honouring Paul

Biblical

Paulino

Boy

Small, Humble

Biblical

Paulinus

Boy

Little Paul

Biblical

Paulita

Girl

Small or humble one

Biblical

Paullina

Girl

Derived from Paulus, meaning small or humble

Biblical

Paulo

Boy

Little

Biblical

Paulos

Boy

Small, humble

Biblical

Pauly

Boy

Small, humble servant

Biblical

Pavia

Girl

River or town in Italy

Biblical

Pavla

Girl

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Pavlov

Boy

Protector of the people

Biblical

Paxon

Boy

Peaceful

Biblical

Paxton

Boy

Peaceful, Compact

Biblical

Payton

Boy

Pay's town

Biblical

Paz

Girl

Peace

Biblical

Pazienza

Girl

Patience, Endurance

Biblical

Peace

Girl

Absence of conflict

Biblical

Peadar

Boy

Brave

Biblical

Pearce

Boy

Son of the bold

Biblical

Pearl

Girl

Precious gem, valuable

Biblical

Pearle

Girl

Precious jewel

Biblical

Pearline

Girl

Pearl from the sea

Biblical

Pebrook

Unisex

Place of peace

Biblical

Peder

Boy

Ruler, Leader

Biblical

Pedro

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Peg

Girl

Small stick

Biblical

Pegeen

Girl

River daughter

Biblical

Peggie

Girl

Pearl

Biblical

Peggy

Girl

Pearl

Biblical

Pekahiah

Boy

Raised by God

Biblical

Pelagia

Girl

Sea like

Biblical

Peleg

Boy

Division, separation

Biblical

Pen

Girl

Feather, Write

Biblical

Penelopa

Girl

Weaver of All

Biblical

Penelope

Unisex

Weaver

Unknown

Penina

Girl

Daughter of Leah

Biblical

Peninah

Girl

Opened

Biblical

Peninnah

Girl

Opened, noble woman

Biblical

Penni

Girl

Penny, small coin

Biblical

Pennie

Girl

Penny, small coin

Biblical

Penuel

Boy

Face of God

Biblical

Pepita

Girl

Little, Dainty

Biblical

Percival

Boy

Through percival, pierce the valley

Biblical

Percy

Boy

From Per, which means 'Rock'.

Biblical

Perdita

Girl

Lost, Forsaken

Biblical

Peregrine

Unisex

Wanderer, Pilgrim

Biblical

Perez

Boy

Reward, Salvation

Biblical

Pergrina

Girl

Traveling far, pilgrimage

Biblical

Peri

Girl

Light, Bright

Biblical

Peria

Girl

Maiden, young girl

Biblical

Perice

Girl

Rock, Precious

Biblical

Perkin

Boy

Pier, Son of

Biblical

Perl

Girl

Pearl of great price

Biblical

Perla

Girl

Pearl of great price

Biblical

Perle

Girl

Pearl

Biblical

Perlina

Girl

Pearl

Biblical

Pernell

Boy

Rock, steadfast

Biblical

Perpetua

Girl

Everlasting, continuous

Biblical

Perren

Unisex

Rock, firm

Biblical

Perri

Girl

Rock, Pearl

Biblical

Perrine

Girl

Little stone

Biblical

Perry

Boy

Derived from the English surname

Biblical

Persephone

Girl

Goddess of spring, agriculture, and fertility

Biblical

Perseus

Boy

Hero, Savior

Biblical

Persisah

Girl

Ransomed by God

Biblical

Pet

Unisex

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petar

Boy

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Pete

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Peter

Boy

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petey

Boy

Diminutive form of Peter

Biblical

Petka

Unisex

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petr

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Petra

Girl

Rock

Biblical

Petraia

Girl

Rock

Biblical

Petreus

Boy

Rocky

Biblical

Petrian

Boy

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petrina

Girl

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petronela

Girl

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petronella

Girl

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petronia

Girl

Rock, stone

Biblical

Petronilla

Girl

Rock, stone

Biblical

Petronille

Girl

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petronio

Boy

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petros

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Petrosan

Boy

Rock, Stone

Biblical

Petru

Boy

Rock, stone

Biblical

Peyter

Boy

Rock, stone, or little rock

Biblical

Peyton

Unisex

Fighter's estate

Unknown

Phaidra

Girl

Bright, Shining One

Biblical

Phanuel

Boy

God's face

Biblical

Pharell

Boy

Shining one, light

Biblical

Pharez

Boy

Blessed

Biblical

Phebe

Girl

Bright, Shining

Biblical

Phedra

Girl

Dweller by the way, Follower

Biblical

Phelia

Girl

Lover of God

Biblical

Phil

Boy

Friend of

Biblical

Philemon

Boy

Beloved

Biblical

Phileon

Boy

Lover, friend

Biblical

Phileor

Boy

Lover of

Biblical

Philetus

Boy

Lover of

Biblical

Philip

Boy

Blessed by God

Biblical

Philipa

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Philipp

Boy

Friend of horses

Biblical

Philippa

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Philippe

Boy

Friend of horses

Biblical

Philippina

Girl

Love of Philip

Biblical

Philippine

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Philis

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Phillida

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Phillie

Girl

Friend of horses

Biblical

Phillip

Boy

Friend of horses

Biblical

Phillipe

Boy

Lover of horses or horse-born

Biblical

Phillipp

Boy

Friend of horses

Biblical

Phillis

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Philologus

Boy

Friend of learning

Biblical

Philomena

Girl

Friend of tomorrows

Biblical

Philomene

Girl

Love of strength

Biblical

Philotima

Girl

Lover of the goddess Timia

Biblical

Phineas

Boy

Face of the Lord

Biblical

Phip

Unisex

Lover of horses

Biblical

Phlegon

Boy

Burning, Scorching

Biblical

Phoebe

Girl

Lovable, radiant maiden

Biblical

Phoebella

Girl

Bright, shining one

Biblical

Phoebiana

Girl

Bright, Shining

Biblical

Phoelina

Girl

Shining brightly

Biblical

Phoelisse

Girl

Bright, shining

Biblical

Phoenicia

Girl

Daughter of the land

Biblical

Phoenix

Boy

Rising from the ashes

Biblical

Photine

Girl

Bright, shining one

Biblical

Phylis

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Phylissa

Girl

Lover of horses

Biblical

Phyllida

Girl

Lover of nature

Biblical

Phyllis

Girl

Dweller in the wilderness

Biblical

Phyllys

Girl

Daughter of God

Biblical

Pia

Girl

Dedicated, Pious

Biblical

Piazza

Girl

Marketplace, square

Biblical

Pier

Boy

Rock, pierced

Biblical

Pierce

Boy

Pierce through, pass through

Biblical

Pierette

Girl

Little pierced one

Biblical

Pierina

Girl

Little Rock, Pearl

Biblical

Pierre

Boy

Rock, stone

Biblical

Pierrette

Girl

Little Pearl

Biblical

Piers

Boy

Pierced, Passionate

Biblical

Pierson

Boy

Son of Pierce

Biblical

Pieter

Boy

Little, Rock

Biblical

Pietra

Girl

Stone, Rock

Biblical

Pietro

Boy

Rock, stone

Biblical

Piggy

Girl

Nickname for a plump or round child

Biblical

Pilar

Girl

Strength, pillar of support

Biblical

Pincas

Boy

Deliverer, priest

Biblical

Pinchas

Boy

Deliverer, Avenge

Biblical

Piotr

Boy

Rock or foundation

Biblical

Pip

Girl

Shortened form of Philip

Biblical

Piper

Unisex

Pipe player

Unknown

Pippa

Girl

Derived from Greek 'pippos', meaning 'beloved' or 'favorite'

Biblical

Pippy

Girl

Diminutive name

Biblical

Pius

Boy

Dutiful, religious

Biblical

Placida

Girl

Peaceful, calm, tranquil

Biblical

Placido

Boy

Peaceful, Calm

Biblical

Placidus

Boy

Calm, peaceful, tranquil

Biblical

Polina

Girl

Ruler, Lady

Biblical

Polly

Girl

Nurse, small

Biblical

Pollyanna

Girl

A girl filled with optimism and enthusiasm

Biblical

Polycarpia

Girl

Richly Fruitful

Biblical

Pompeia

Girl

Powerful, Dedicated

Biblical

Pontian

Boy

Bridge builder

Biblical

Pontius

Boy

Bridge, crossing

Biblical

Poppy

Girl

Red flower

Biblical

Porfiria

Girl

Royal purity

Biblical

Porfirio

Boy

Royal, rich

Biblical

Port

Unisex

Door or gate

Biblical

Porter

Boy

Carrier of heavy loads

Biblical

Portia

Girl

Justice, fairness

Biblical

Portie

Girl

Little Portion

Biblical

Porty

Unisex

Carrier of treasure

Biblical

Poul

Boy

Little Paul

Biblical

Powell

Boy

Power's Well

Biblical

Precious

Girl

Valuable, dear, precious

Biblical

Pren

Unisex

God's gift

Biblical

Prent

Unisex

Bold, Strong

Biblical

Prentice

Boy

Son of the priest

Biblical

Prescott

Boy

Priest's village

Biblical

Presley

Unisex

Priest's meadow

Biblical

Price

Unisex

Worth, Value

Biblical

Primavere

Girl

Springtime flower

Biblical

Primiano

Boy

First, leader

Biblical

Primina

Girl

Little Priestess

Biblical

Prince

Boy

Ruler, Leader

Biblical

Prinz

Boy

Prince

Biblical

Pris

Girl

Ancient Greek name meaning 'Ancient One'

Biblical

Prisalia

Girl

Pure, Holy, Devotion

Biblical

Prisca

Girl

Ancient Roman woman, devoted

Biblical

Priscella

Girl

Ancient Greek: precious, dear, beloved

Biblical

Priscenia

Girl

Belonging to Priscus

Biblical

Prisciano

Boy

Ancestor, Elder

Biblical

Priscilla

Girl

Explaned, noble woman

Biblical

Priscilline

Girl

Precise, Dainty, Little One

Biblical

Probo

Boy

Esteemed, Respected

Biblical

Promise

Girl

A pledge or a guarantee

Biblical

Prospera

Girl

Abundance, prosperity

Biblical

Protasia

Girl

First fruits

Biblical

Pru

Girl

Abbreviation of Prunella, meaning little prune

Biblical

Prudence

Girl

Discernment, Caution, Careful

Biblical

Prudencia

Girl

Discreet, cautious, skilled in managing affairs

Biblical

Prudenciana

Girl

Wise and Cautious

Biblical

Prudentia

Girl

Wisdom, Discernment

Biblical

Prudi

Girl

Pure, chaste

Biblical

Prudy

Girl

Pure, Precious

Biblical

Prue

Girl

Trust

Biblical

Pryce

Boy

Price, money

Biblical

Publius

Boy

Public

Biblical

Puff

Girl

Light and airy

Biblical

Pulcheria

Girl

Beautiful, delightful, charming

Biblical

Putnam

Boy

From the put, new

Biblical

Putnem

Unisex

From Putos, meaning 'rutting boar'

Biblical

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.

Each name below links to a full profile with the authentic meaning, linguistic origin, pronunciation, lucky number, numerology and spelling variations. Bookmark the names you love, then use the popularity comparison tool to weigh your final shortlist.