This page lists 43 Greek girl names that start with P, running from “Pagona” to “Pythia”. The names come from myth, religion, nature, and everyday Greek words. You will find goddesses like “Persephone,” saints’ names like “Paraskevi,” and well-known choices like “Penelope” and “Phoebe.” Parents, writers, and anyone curious about Greek culture can use this list to find a name or learn what one means.
Greek girl names are female given names that come from the Greek language and Greece’s long history. Many honor saints or figures from ancient myths. For example, “Panagiota” honors the Virgin Mary, and many women who carry it celebrate their name day on August 15.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description for each entry.
Name: The English spelling of each name, listed alphabetically so you can scan the list quickly and find a name you already have in mind.
Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name aloud, with capital letters marking the stressed syllable, so you can pronounce even unfamiliar names with confidence.
Greek Spelling: The name written in the Greek alphabet, which shows you how it looks in Greece and helps if you plan to use it on documents or tattoos.
Meaning: The literal translation of the name, so you can see what it stands for, such as “peacock,” “persuasion,” or “soul.”
Description: A short note on where the name comes from, who carried it, and how common it is today, which helps you judge whether it fits your needs.
Greek girl names
| Name | Pronunciation | Greek Spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagona | pah-GO-nah | Παγώνα | Peacock |
| Palladia | pah-LAH-dee-ah | Παλλαδία | Of Pallas, belonging to Athena |
| Pallas | PAL-ass | Παλλάς | Maiden, or brandisher of a spear |
| Pamela | PAM-eh-lah | Πάμελα | All honey, or all sweetness |
| Panagiota | pah-nah-YO-tah | Παναγιώτα | All holy |
| Pandia | PAHN-dee-ah | Πανδία | All divine, or all brightness |
| Pandora | pan-DOR-ah | Πανδώρα | All gifts |
| Pantheia | pan-THAY-ah | Πάνθεια | All divine |
| Paraskevi | pah-rah-skeh-VEE | Παρασκευή | Friday, preparation |
| Parthenia | par-THEH-nee-ah | Παρθενία | Maidenhood, virginity |
| Parthenope | par-THEN-oh-pee | Παρθενόπη | Maiden voice |
| Pasiphae | pah-SEE-fah-ee | Πασιφάη | She who shines for all |
| Pasithea | pah-see-THEH-ah | Πασιθέα | Goddess for all |
| Patra | PAH-trah | Πάτρα | Of the fatherland |
| Pavlina | pahv-LEE-nah | Παυλίνα | Small, humble |
| Peitho | PAY-thoh | Πειθώ | Persuasion |
| Pelagia | peh-LAH-yah | Πελαγία | Of the sea |
| Pelopia | peh-LOH-pee-ah | Πελοπία | Of Pelops, from the Peloponnese |
| Penelope | peh-NEL-oh-pee | Πηνελόπη | Weaver, or with a web over her face |
| Penthesilea | pen-theh-sih-LEE-ah | Πενθεσίλεια | Compelling men to mourn |
| Persephone | per-SEF-oh-nee | Περσεφόνη | Bringer of destruction, or she who brings death |
| Petra | PEH-trah | Πέτρα | Rock, stone |
| Petroula | peh-TROO-lah | Πετρούλα | Little rock |
| Phaedra | FEE-drah | Φαίδρα | Bright, radiant |
| Philana | fih-LAH-nah | Φιλάνα | Lover of mankind |
| Philippa | fih-LIP-ah | Φιλίππα | Lover of horses |
| Philomela | fih-loh-MEH-lah | Φιλομήλα | Lover of song |
| Philomena | fih-loh-MEH-nah | Φιλουμένη | Strong love, or loved one |
| Philothei | fih-LOH-thay-ee | Φιλοθέη | Lover of God |
| Phoebe | FEE-bee | Φοίβη | Bright, radiant |
| Photini | foh-TEE-nee | Φωτεινή | Luminous, full of light |
| Phyllis | FIH-lis | Φυλλίς | Foliage, green leaf |
| Pigi | pee-YEE | Πηγή | Spring, source |
| Pleione | PLEE-oh-nee | Πληιόνη | Sailing queen |
| Polina | poh-LEE-nah | Πωλίνα | Small, humble |
| Polymnia | poh-LEEM-nee-ah | Πολύμνια | Many hymns |
| Polyxena | poh-LEEK-seh-nah | Πολυξένα | Very hospitable, or many guests |
| Polyxeni | poh-lee-KSEH-nee | Πολυξένη | Very hospitable, or many guests |
| Popi | POH-pee | Πόπη | Poppy, or little one |
| Praxithea | prak-see-THEH-ah | Πραξιθέα | Goddess of action |
| Psyche | SY-kee | Ψυχή | Soul, breath |
| Pyrrha | PIR-ah | Πύρρα | Flame-colored, red |
| Pythia | PITH-ee-ah | Πυθία | Priestess of Delphi |
Descriptions
Pagona
A traditional Greek name taken from the word for peacock. It is still found in rural parts of Greece and often given in honor of a grandmother.
Palladia
A feminine form linked to Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom. It was used in early Christian Greece and is now quite rare.
Pallas
An epithet of the goddess Athena in ancient Greece. It has been used as a given name for girls, mainly in literary and classical settings.
Pamela
Often said to be a coined name built from Greek roots meaning “all” and “honey.” It was popularized by an English poet in the 1500s and spread worldwide.
Panagiota
One of the most common traditional Greek names, honoring the Virgin Mary (Panagia). Many women celebrate their name day on August 15. Nicknames include Giota and Naya.
Pandia
In Greek myth, Pandia was a goddess of the full moon and a daughter of Zeus and Selene. The name is rare today but has a clear mythological pedigree.
Pandora
The first woman in Greek myth, who opened a jar that released troubles into the world. Today the name is chosen for its sense of generosity and mystery.
Pantheia
A rare ancient Greek name meaning every goddess or fully divine. It appears in classical literature, including the tale of a loyal Persian queen told by Xenophon.
Paraskevi
A very common Greek name given to girls born on Friday or honoring Saint Paraskevi. Familiar short forms are Voula, Evi, and Vivi.
Parthenia
Derived from the Greek word parthenos, meaning maiden. The name has been used since the Byzantine era and is linked to the Parthenon, the temple of Athena.
Parthenope
One of the Sirens in Greek mythology, said to have given her name to the city of Naples. The name carries a lyrical, ancient feel.
Pasiphae
A figure from Greek myth, a sorceress and queen of Crete who was the mother of the Minotaur. The name is rare and tied closely to the legend.
Pasithea
One of the Graces (Charites) in Greek mythology, associated with relaxation and rest. It is an uncommon but graceful choice with a calming meaning.
Patra
Taken from the name of the Greek port city of Patras. As a girl’s name it is uncommon but occasionally used as a local or family tradition.
Pavlina
The Greek form of Paulina, a feminine version of Paul. It is a popular name in Greece and Cyprus, and it is often shortened to Lina or Pavla.
Peitho
The Greek goddess of persuasion and seductive speech, often shown as a companion of Aphrodite. The name is rare and has a poetic, ancient flavor.
Pelagia
A name from the Greek word for open sea, borne by several early Christian saints. It remains in use in Greece today, with nicknames like Popi and Lia.
Pelopia
A feminine form tied to the mythical Pelops, after whom the Peloponnese region is named. It is mostly known from mythology and is very rare today.
Penelope
The faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey, who waited twenty years for his return. The name stands for loyalty and cleverness and is popular far beyond Greece.
Penthesilea
The Amazon queen who fought at Troy and was killed by Achilles. The name is very uncommon and carries a fierce, warrior image.
Persephone
The goddess of spring growth who also rules the underworld for part of each year. The name is increasingly popular for its mythic depth.
Petra
The feminine form of Petros (Peter). It is used in Greece and across Europe, and it suggests strength and steadiness.
Petroula
An affectionate Greek diminutive of Petra or Petrina. It is widely used as a nickname and sometimes as a formal name.
Phaedra
A princess of Crete and the wife of Theseus in Greek myth, whose tragic love story inspired plays by Euripides and Racine. The name suggests brilliance with a dramatic edge.
Philana
A modern variant built from the Greek root “phil,” meaning loving. It is rare, but it fits a larger family of Greek names beginning with Phil-.
Philippa
The feminine form of Philip, meaning one who loves horses. It was common among Macedonian royalty and later spread through Europe.
Philomela
In myth, a princess of Athens who was turned into a nightingale. Poets have long used the name as a symbol for the nightingale and its song.
Philomena
Used by early Christians and made famous by Saint Philomena. The name has a gentle, old-fashioned charm and appears in Greek, Italian, and English-speaking cultures.
Philothei
Best known through Saint Philothei of Athens, a 16th-century noblewoman who helped women and the poor. The name remains in use in Greece, with Thei as a short form.
Phoebe
A Titaness in Greek mythology associated with the moon and prophecy. The name also appears in the New Testament and has been popular in many countries.
Photini
A well-loved Greek name from the word for light, tied to Saint Photini, the Samaritan woman at the well. Common short forms are Fotoula and Fofo.
Phyllis
In myth, a princess who became an almond tree after being abandoned by her lover. The name was widely used in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century.
Pigi
A Greek name meaning a fountain or natural spring, often given in honor of the Virgin Mary as “Zoodochos Pigi,” the life-giving spring. It suggests renewal and freshness.
Pleione
An ocean nymph in Greek myth and the mother of the Pleiades star cluster. The name is rare and has a starry, celestial feel.
Polina
A Greek and Slavic version of Paulina. It is common in Greece, where it often serves as a variant of Pavlina.
Polymnia
Also known as Polyhymnia, she was the Muse of sacred poetry, hymns, and eloquence. The name is rare but fits a love of music and the arts.
Polyxena
A daughter of King Priam of Troy, sacrificed at the tomb of Achilles in Greek myth. The name appears in tragedies by Euripides and others.
Polyxeni
The modern Greek form of Polyxena. It is still a traditional name in Greece, where it is often shortened to Xenia, Polly, or Ksenia.
Popi
A popular Greek nickname for Pelagia, and also used as a given name. It is warm and cheerful and common among older generations.
Praxithea
A name from Greek myth, borne by the wife of King Erechtheus of Athens, who gave up her daughter to save the city. It is very rare today.
Psyche
A mortal woman in Greek myth who won the love of Eros and became immortal. The name literally means soul and has inspired art and psychology alike.
Pyrrha
In Greek myth, the wife of Deucalion who survived the Great Flood and helped repopulate the earth. The name evokes fire and red hair.
Pythia
The title of the oracle priestess at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, who gave prophecies in ancient times. It is very rare as a modern given name.