This list includes 6 Irish girl names that start with P, from “Padraigin” to “Peveen”. These names range from traditional Gaelic forms to anglicised variants, useful for baby naming, writing, and genealogy.
Irish girl names that start with P are female given names of Irish or Gaelic origin beginning with P. Some, like “Padraigin”, have deep roots in Irish history and literature.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.
Name: This column lists the given name as used historically or in modern Ireland, so you can spot preferred spellings quickly.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide helps you say each name correctly, useful for parents and writers reading aloud.
Meaning: A concise definition of the name’s meaning and root, helping you assess cultural resonance and suitability.
Notes: Brief cultural, historical, or variant information adds context, so you can compare forms or understand usage.
Irish girl names that start with P
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padraigin | PAW-drig-een | little Pádraig, feminine form of Patrick | Irish/Gaelic; feminine diminutive of Pádraig; medieval to modern attestation |
| Peig | PEG | Pet form of Margaret; “pearl” by later association | Irish/Gaelic; vernacular pet form of Margaret; widely attested 19th–20th century |
| Pegeen | PEE-geen or PEG-een | little Peig; diminutive of Margaret | Anglicised from Irish Peigín; attested in 19th–20th century literature |
| Peigin | PEG-een | Irish diminutive form of Peig (little Margaret) | Irish/Gaelic; variant spelling of Peigín; attested in Gaelic sources |
| Peibhinn | PAY-vin | pleasant, sweet-voiced or “radiant” | Irish/Gaelic; early Irish and mythological attestations; anglicised as Peveen/Peavine |
| Peveen | PEE-veen | Anglicised form of Peibhinn; “pleasant, sweet-voiced” | Anglicised from Irish Peibhinn; literary and modern attestation |