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

NamePronunciationMeaningOrigin/Notes
PadraiginPAW-drig-eenlittle Pádraig, feminine form of PatrickIrish/Gaelic; feminine diminutive of Pádraig; medieval to modern attestation
PeigPEGPet form of Margaret; “pearl” by later associationIrish/Gaelic; vernacular pet form of Margaret; widely attested 19th–20th century
PegeenPEE-geen or PEG-eenlittle Peig; diminutive of MargaretAnglicised from Irish Peigín; attested in 19th–20th century literature
PeiginPEG-eenIrish diminutive form of Peig (little Margaret)Irish/Gaelic; variant spelling of Peigín; attested in Gaelic sources
PeibhinnPAY-vinpleasant, sweet-voiced or “radiant”Irish/Gaelic; early Irish and mythological attestations; anglicised as Peveen/Peavine
PeveenPEE-veenAnglicised form of Peibhinn; “pleasant, sweet-voiced”Anglicised from Irish Peibhinn; literary and modern attestation

Descriptions

Padraigin
A traditional Irish feminine diminutive of Pádraig used historically and today; suits parents wanting a distinctly Irish female form of Patrick with literary and folk associations.
Peig
Famous bearer Peig Sayers made this Munster name well known; strong, simple and unmistakably Irish in rural and historical contexts.
Pegeen
Anglicised diminutive popularised in literature and drama (e.g., Pegeen Mike in Synge); quaint and lyrical, good for writers and parents seeking Irish charm.
Peigin
Gaelic spelling-variant of Pegeen, commonly used in Irish-language contexts; feels traditional and authentic for Gaeilge-speaking families.
Peibhinn
An ancient, poetic name (also seen as Bébinn); rare today but evocative and lyrical, used occasionally in literature and revivalist naming.
Peveen
A soft, anglicised spelling of Peibhinn that keeps Irish roots but feels accessible in English; subtle, uncommon, and musical.
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