37 Vintage Girl Names That Start With P & Meanings

Penelope is one of the most popular girl names in the US. I have selected an additional 37 vintage girl names that start with the letter p. I have also included their meanings.

Puyumi

The Japanese girl’s name Puyumi means ”honor” or ”purity,” depending on the used kanji.

Pratibha

Pratibha comes from the Sanskrit elements ”prati” and ”bha.”

Philothea

Philothea is a feminine name that came from the Greek language (“friend of God”). This name comes from the Greek ”philo” (friend) and theos (God).

Porschea

The name Porschea has Latin roots. It can mean “pig” or ”offering.”

Pranvera

Pranvera is an Albanian girl’s name that means “spring.” If your baby was born in spring, I believe Pranvera is perfect.

Petronela

Petronela is a feminine variant of Peter, a Greek name that is interpreted as ”rock.” Peter was the most prominent of Jesus’ apostles and is considered the first Pope. Other forms include Pierina, Petrina, Pietrina, Piera, Petruska, Petroula, Pierrette, Perrine, Penka, Petia, or Peta. Romanian actress Petronela Grigorescu played in The Father Who Moves Mountains, Graduation, Beyond the Hills, and Comatogen.

Pollie

Pollie means “star of the sea.” It is a diminutive form of the name Polly, which is a variant of Molly.

Psamathe

In Greek myths, Psamathe is one of the daughters of the sea god Nereus. It means “Sand-Goddess.”

How to choose a vintage name for your baby girl

Make certain you are spelling it correctly.

Check the meaning of the baby girl’s name. You should consider the feelings that it evokes.

Don’t pick a trendy name.

Priya

Priya is another Sanskrit name that starts with the letter p. It is popular in India, and it means ”beloved.” Indian American food reporter Priya Krishna works for The New York Times.

Pandora

Pandora was the first human woman, according to Greek legends. This moniker has several possible meanings that I love, including “all-giving” or “all-gifted.”

Pomare

Pomare means ”right cough.”

Pheodora

Pheodora is a feminine name meaning “gift of God.” It is a variant of Theodora, the feminine version of Theodore.

Pammela

With Greek roots, Pamela is symbolizing “sweetness altogether.”

Perdita

Meaning ”lost,” it has its origins in the Greek ”perditus.” British actress Perdita Weeks played in the TV miniseries The Promise.

Pooja

It means ”prayer.” Pooja is also a worship ritual performed by Hindus.

Philippa

“Lover of horses.”

Phoebe

”Pure” or ”bright.” American poet Phoebe Cary published Poems of Alice and Phoebe Cary in 1849,

Pamina

The girl’s name Pamina means “made from honey.”

Prisha

“God’s gift,” and it has Sanskrit roots.

Spanish Girl Names That Start With P

Paz

Paz is e from the Latin “pax,” which means “peace.”

Paloma

Meaning ”dove,” the Spanish girl name Paloma comes from the Latin “palumbus.” Spanish singer Paloma Berganza studied at the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música in Madrid.

Pía

Pía means “revenant” or ”pios.” Chilean-born model Pia Whitesell worked with Mossimo and Myer.

Patricia

Patricia is the feminine form of Patrick. Patricia of Naples was an Italian virgin and saint.

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Petra

Petra comes from the Greek Petros (“stone”). Italian ballerina Petra Conti owns the ballet company, Hollywood Ballet.

Paula

It means ”humble” or ”small.”

Perla

The Spanish and Italian name Perla means ”pearl” in Latin.

Penélope

Penelope has its origins in the Greek word ”penelops,” which means duck. Mexican singer Penélope Menchaca authored the book ”El Arte Del Cuchiplancheo.”

Girl Names That Start With P In The Bible

Priscilla

In the Bible, Priscilla is a tentmaker, along with her husband. This name means ”venerable” or ”ancient.”

”Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me.” – Romans 16:3-4

Phoebe

Phoebe means “bright” or “radiant.” Phoebe is mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans. ”I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae, so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for the saints …” – Romans 16:1–2

Persis

It means “from Persia” or a “Persian woman.” In the Bible, Persis is mentioned in Romans 16:12, ”Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord.”

Peninnah

She is one of the wives of a Levite from Ramathaim-zophim in Ephraim. The name Peninnah is symbolizing “precious stone.”

”He had two wives; one was called Hannah, and the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.” – 1 Samuel 1-2

Girl Dog Names That Start With P

Peaches

I find that Peaches is an excellent name for a girl dog.

Pixie

Pixie means “mischievous sprite.”

Penny

It means ‘weaver.’

Piper

Piper is an occupational name for a “pipe player”

Paisley

The Scottish name Paisley is symbolizing ”basilica” or ”church.”

Petunia

The name Petunia is dear to me, and it comes from the Latin word petun, ”tobacco.”