Here you’ll find 65 Pretty girl names that start with P that begin with P, organized from “Padma” to “Pınar (Pinar)”. This selection mixes classic and modern choices from Sanskrit, Turkish, Latin, and English backgrounds. You can use these names for baby naming, character creation, or name research.
Pretty girl names that start with P are female given names beginning with P, chosen for their sound and meaning. For example, “Padma” is a Sanskrit name meaning “lotus”, long used in South Asian culture.
Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Pronunciation and Meaning.
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Pretty girl names that start with P
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paige | English | PAYJ (/’peɪdʒ/) | young helper, servant |
| Pamela | Greek/English coinage | PAM-uh-luh (/ˈpæməla/) | possibly “all sweetness” (coinage) |
| Patricia | Latin | puh-TRISH-uh (/pəˈtrɪʃə/) | noble, patrician |
| Patience | English (virtue) | puh-TEN-shuh (/pəˈtɛnʃə/) | tolerance, endurance |
| Paula | Latin | PAW-luh (/’pɔːlə/) | small, humble |
| Pauline | French/Latin | paw-LEEN (/pɔːˈliːn/) | small, humble |
| Penelope | Greek | puh-NEL-uh-pee (pəˈnɛləpi) | weaver |
| Penny | English (diminutive/given) | PEN-ee (/’pɛni/) | little coin; by extension “weaver” |
| Poppy | English (flower) | POP-ee (/’pɒpi/) | poppy flower |
| Piper | English (occupational) | PY-per (/ˈpaɪpər/) | flute player |
| Primrose | English (floral) | PRIM-rohz (/ˈprɪmˌroʊz/) | first rose |
| Priscilla | Latin | pri-SIL-uh (/prɪˈsɪlə/) | ancient, venerable |
| Phoebe | Greek | FEE-bee (/’fiːbi/) | bright, pure |
| Philomena | Greek | fil-oh-MEE-nuh (/ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/) | lover of strength / friend of strength |
| Philippa | Greek | fi-LIP-uh (/fɪˈlɪpə/) | lover of horses |
| Pia | Latin/Italian | PEE-uh (/ˈpiːə/) | pious, devout |
| Pilar | Spanish | pee-LAR (/piˈlar/) | pillar |
| Paloma | Spanish | puh-LOH-muh (/pəˈloʊmə/) | dove |
| Parvati | Sanskrit/Hindu | par-VAH-tee (/pərˈvɑːti/) | of the mountain; daughter of the mountain |
| Priya | Sanskrit | PREE-yuh (/ˈprijə/) | beloved |
| Priyanka | Sanskrit | pree-YAHN-kuh (/prɪˈjæŋkə/) | lovable, pleasing |
| Persephone | Greek | per-SEF-uh-nee (/ˌpɜːrsɪˈfəni/) | goddess associated with spring and the underworld |
| Petunia | Latin/English (floral) | puh-TOO-nee-uh (/pəˈtuːniə/) | flower (petunia) |
| Petra | Greek/Latin | PET-ruh (/’pɛtrə/) | rock |
| Purnima | Sanskrit/Hindi | poor-NEE-ma (/pʊrˈniːmə/) | full moon |
| Padma | Sanskrit | PAHD-mah (/ˈpædmə/) | lotus |
| Pallavi | Sanskrit | puh-LAH-vee (/pəˈlɑːvi/) | new leaves, budding |
| Parisa | Persian | pah-REE-sah (/pəˈriːsə/) | like a fairy, fairy-like |
| Pari | Persian | PAH-ree (/ˈpɑːri/) | fairy |
| Padmini | Sanskrit | puh-DMEE-nee (/pədˈmiːni/) | she of the lotus |
| Peony | Greek/English (flower) | PEE-uh-nee (/ˈpiːəni/) | flower (peony) |
| Perdita | Latin/Italian/English | per-DI-tah (/pərˈdɪtə/) | lost |
| Perrine | French | peh-REEN (/pəˈriːn/) | rock (little rock) |
| Pernille | Danish/Norwegian | per-NEEL-eh (/pərˈniːlə/) | Danish form of Petronella (“rock”) |
| Pascale | French/Latin | pas-KAL (/paˈskal/) | of Easter |
| Paz | Spanish | PAHS (/pas/) | peace |
| Petronella | Latin | peh-tro-NEL-uh (/ˌpɛtrəˈnɛlə/) | little rock |
| Persis | Greek/Persian | PER-sis (/ˈpɜːrsɪs/) | from Persia |
| Peyton | English (surname→given) | PAY-tən (/ˈpeɪtən/) | from Pæga’s town (settlement) |
| Pearl | English (gem) | PERL (/pɜːrl/) | pearl |
| Peri | Persian/Turkic/English | PEH-ree (/ˈpɛri/) | fairy |
| Pandora | Greek | pan-DOR-uh (/pænˈdɔːrə/) | all-gifted |
| Phyllis | Greek | FIL-iss (/ˈfɪlɪs/) | foliage, leaf |
| Philomela | Greek | fil-oh-MEE-lah (/ˌfɪləˈmiːlə/) | lover of song |
| Precious | English (virtue) | PRESH-us (/ˈprɛʃəs/) | valuable |
| Promise | English (virtue) | PROM-is (/ˈprɒmɪs/) | a vow |
| Paisley | Scottish (place/name) | PAYZ-lee (/ˈpeɪzli/) | Scottish town; fabric pattern association |
| Pippa | English (diminutive/standalone) | PIP-uh (/ˈpɪpə/) | lover of horses (from Philippa) |
| Prunella | Latin/English | proo-NEL-uh (/pruːˈnɛlə/) | little plum |
| Perpetua | Latin | per-PET-yoo-uh (/ˌpɜːrpəˈtjuːə/) | everlasting |
| Pomona | Latin | poh-MOH-nuh (/pəˈmoʊnə/) | fruitful, goddess of orchards |
| Proserpina | Latin/Italian | proh-SER-puh-nuh (/ˌprɒsərˈpiːnə/) | Roman form of Persephone |
| Pavla | Czech/Slavic | PAHV-lah (/ˈpavla/) | small, humble (feminine of Paul) |
| Pema | Tibetan/Sherpa | PEH-mah (/ˈpɛmə/) | lotus |
| Paola | Italian/Spanish | pah-OH-lah (/paˈoːla/) | small, humble |
| Paulina | Latin | paw-LEE-nah (/pɔːˈliːnə/) | small, humble |
| Prisca | Latin | PRIS-kah (/ˈprɪskə/) | ancient, venerable |
| Petrina | Italian/English | peh-TREE-nah (/pəˈtriːnə/) | rock |
| Portia | Latin/English | POR-shuh (/ˈpɔːrʃə/) | possibly from Roman family name Porcius |
| Penina | Hebrew | peh-NEE-nah (/pəˈniːnə/) | pearl |
| Perla | Spanish/Italian | PER-lah (/ˈpɛrlə/) | pearl |
| Pınar (Pinar) | Turkish | PEE-nar (/pɯˈnar/) | spring, fountain |
| Philippa | Greek | fi-LIP-uh (/fɪˈlɪpə/) | lover of horses |
| Pluma | Spanish | PLOO-ma (/ˈpluːmə/) | feather |
| Pazminda (Pazmiña) | Georgian/Spanish influence | paz-MEEN-dah (/pazˈminda/) | peaceful mountain (compound) |
Descriptions
Paige
Short, modern English name originally occupational; popular for girls since the late 20th century, crisp one-syllable sound.
Pamela
16th-century literary coinage with debated roots; classic, feminine, several literary and cultural uses.
Patricia
Elegant feminine of Patrick; widely used across Europe and the Americas, with nicknames like Tricia.
Patience
Traditional virtue name with a gentle, calm feel; occasional modern revival among parents seeking meaningful names.
Paula
Feminine of Paul; classic in Romance languages and English-speaking countries.
Pauline
Graceful French form of Paula; vintage-chic with literary and historical use.
Penelope
Mythic Greek name (Odysseus’s wife); stylish, literary, popular nickname options like Penny or Nell.
Penny
Originally diminutive of Penelope, now a standalone name with friendly, vintage charm.
Poppy
Bright floral name, popular in the UK; evokes color and playfulness.
Piper
Energetic, modern name that rose in popularity after media exposure; spunky and musical.
Primrose
Victorian floral name with literary ties; quaint, romantic, and botanical.
Priscilla
Historic Roman name with a refined sound; used in literature and early Christian contexts.
Phoebe
Mythological and biblical usage; bright, lyrical name with vintage appeal.
Philomena
Ancient Greek/Latin saint’s name; rare and romantic, with classic nickname options.
Philippa
Feminine of Philip; stately and old-fashioned in an elegant way; nickname Pippa common.
Pia
Short, sweet name popular in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries; simple and devotional.
Pilar
Often associated with Spanish title “Nuestra Señora del Pilar”; strong, devotional, widely used in Spain and Latin America.
Paloma
Romantic Spanish name meaning “dove”; elegant, peaceful, common in Hispanic cultures.
Parvati
Hindu goddess name (Shiva’s consort); spiritual, mythic, strongly cultural.
Priya
Extremely popular in South Asia; short, melodic, means “beloved” or “dear.”
Priyanka
Common in India and among the diaspora; elegant and modern-sounding with a warm meaning.
Persephone
Mythological name with dramatic, poetic resonance; evokes rebirth and mystery.
Petunia
Whimsical floral name with Victorian charm and colorful imagery.
Petra
Strong feminine form of Peter; short, elemental, used across Europe.
Purnima
Traditional Indian name celebrating the full moon; melodic and spiritual.
Padma
Classical Sanskrit name used in South Asia; symbolically linked to purity and beauty.
Pallavi
Common in India; poetic, botanical, and lyrical.
Parisa
Elegant Persian name meaning “like a fairy”; soft, romantic sound.
Pari
Short Persian name meaning “fairy”; sweet, whimsical, and used independently.
Padmini
Historical and royal Indian name; associated with beauty and classical poetry.
Peony
Luxurious floral name with lush imagery; rising in use among botanical names.
Perdita
Shakespearean name (The Winter’s Tale); literary, bittersweet, vintage.
Perrine
French feminine form related to Pierre; rare and elegant in French contexts.
Pernille
Nordic variant of Petronella; classic in Scandinavia, soft and lilting.
Pascale
Feminine French form of Pascal; religious/seasonal association, chic and continental.
Paz
Short, striking Spanish name meaning “peace”; used as a given name and surname.
Petronella
Historic medieval name with formal sound; diminutive forms Peta/Prunella/Petra exist.
Persis
Ancient name found in the New Testament and classical sources; exotic, historical feel.
Peyton
Originally a place/surname, now a popular unisex given name for girls in the U.S.
Pearl
Classic vintage name associated with the gemstone; elegant and timeless.
Peri
Short, mythic name in Persian/Turkish meaning “fairy”; also used in English-speaking countries.
Pandora
Mythological name with literary and modern cultural associations; bold and evocative.
Phyllis
Classical Greek name popular in Victorian and mid-century English; vintage and botanical.
Philomela
Mythological figure; poetic, musical, and literary—often shortened to Philo.
Precious
Modern virtue name with sentimental tone; used in English-speaking communities.
Promise
Contemporary virtue name sometimes chosen for its hopeful meaning and soft sound.
Paisley
Town name turned fashionable given name, popular in recent U.S. name trends.
Pippa
Originally a diminutive of Philippa; cheerful, familiar, now used independently.
Prunella
Rare floral/fruit name from Latin; whimsical and vintage—associated with the herbal “self-heal” nickname Pru.
Perpetua
Early Christian martyr’s name; formal, rare, and historic with a solemn feel.
Pomona
Roman goddess of fruit and gardens; classical and pastoral.
Proserpina
Classical, operatic-sounding alternative to Persephone; mythic and dramatic.
Pavla
Slavic form of Paula; familiar in Central and Eastern Europe.
Pema
Common in Tibetan communities (unisex in some cultures); crisp, spiritual, and botanical.
Paola
Romantic Italian/Spanish form of Paula; elegant, melodic, widely used in Romance-language countries.
Paulina
Feminine form with a continental feel; appears in literature and history, versatile in many languages.
Prisca
Early Christian and Roman name; short, strong, and historically attested.
Petrina
Feminine elaboration of Petra; vintage-modern crossover with a lyrical ending.
Portia
Shakespearean name (Julius Caesar); refined, literary, and theatrical.
Penina
Biblical/Hebrew name meaning “pearl”; graceful and traditional in Jewish communities.
Perla
Romantic variant of Pearl used in Romance languages; short, luminous, and classic.
Pınar (Pinar)
Popular Turkish female name (often written Pınar); fresh, nature-inspired, and widely used.
Philippa
Alternate spelling/usage of Philippa; regal, scholarly, and historic.
Pluma
Rare, poetic choice inspired by “pluma” (feather) in Spanish; soft and artistic.
Pazminda (Pazmiña)
Less common compound name combining Paz (“peace”) with Georgian elements; rare and distinctive.