Female and male first names beginning with the letter “P”..

PERCY

Male

English name derived from Percival, meaning "pierce valley," popularized in the Middle Ages through Sir Thomas Malory's Arthurian romance and later associated with the influential Duke of Northumberland family line during the Victorian era.

PERDITA

Female

Unique Latin-derived name meaning 'lost' or 'destroyed', popularized by Shakespeare's heroine in "The Winter's Tale" and used by European royals like Perdita of Castile.

PEREGRIN

Male

Latin-origin name derived from 'peregrinus', meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger'.

PEREGRINA

Female

Biviana is a Latin American female given name derived from the Spanish adjective 'bíblico', meaning 'biblical'. It signifies connection to the Bible or sacred texts. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Biviana has gained popularity in parts of Latin America and Spain due to its unique sound and elegant connotation.

PEREGRINE

Male

Rare Latin-origin given name meaning 'foreign' or 'pilgrim', historically associated with travel, exploration, and adventurous spirits.

PEREGRINE

Female

Rare Latin-origin boy's name meaning "traveling abroad," associated with adventure and historically significant figures like Sir William Peregrine.

PEREL

Female

Hebrew name derived from the word 'perah,' meaning 'miracle' or 'wonder.' It's associated with Rabbi Shimon Perel, a 16th-century Talmudic scholar known for his wisdom and miraculous deeds.

PERETTE

Female

Charming French given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Péronne or Occitan 'pereta', meaning 'little pearl'. It has been popular in France for centuries and is associated with French folklore and literature, most notably through Jean de La Fontaine's fable "The Wolf and the Lamb".

PERETZ

Male

Hebrew male given name meaning 'liberator' or 'redeemer', derived from the root 'p-r-tz' meaning 'to break out'.

PEREZ

Male

Hebrew name meaning 'to break out' or 'burst forth', originating from the biblical figure Perez, son of Judah.

PERFECT

Male

The name Perfect originates from Latin, meaning 'complete' or 'finished,' derived from 'perfectus'.

PERFECT

Female

Rare yet captivating female name of Greek origin, meaning 'finished' or 'completed'. It conveys a powerful connotation of completeness and perfection.

PERFECTA

Female

Latin-derived name popular among early Christians, meaning "completed" or "achieved," signifying perfection and achievement.

PERFECTO

Male

Rare but unique Spanish name derived from 'perfecto', meaning perfect in English. Popularized during the Middle Ages, it conveys qualities of perfection and completeness.

PERI

Female

Unique name of Persian origin, meaning 'fairy' in Turkish culture and 'fruitful' in Hebrew culture.

PERI

Male

Hebrew origin, meaning "around" or "about", derived from the Hebrew word "perah".

PERIA

Female

Distinctive Greek name derived from 'perion,' meaning 'to surround' or 'encompass.' It was carried by the mythical nymph guarding Apollo's grove and later linked to Artemis.

PERIAN

Female

Rare Welsh name meaning "large bay or estuary," derived from the Welsh word "peri.

PERIANN

Female

Rare yet distinctively Welsh name derived from 'perian', meaning 'around'. It is associated with the sea and was once believed to be touched by a powerful sea spirit.

PERIANNE

Female

French-derived name with Latin roots, meaning "little rock" or "small stone," evolving from Petronilla through Peronnelle to Perianne. It was popular during the Middle Ages in France and appears in medieval literature like "Perceforest." Today, it's rare yet elegant, offering nicknames like Peri or Anne.

PERICLES

Male

Greek masculine given name meaning 'surrounding glory', famously borne by the influential strategos Pericles the Younger.

PERIDOT

Female

Rare Greek-derived first name meaning 'giving plenty' or 'restorer of happiness', inspired by the luxurious green gemstone.

PERILLA

Female

Rare Italian-derived girls' name originating from 'perilla', a Latin term for shiso, a plant used in Japanese cooking. Despite lacking historical significance or widespread popularity, Perilla's unique culinary association has made it appealing to parents seeking distinctive names.

PERINA

Female

Rare yet captivating Latin-derived feminine name meaning 'of the sea,' symbolizing fluidity and adaptability.

PERIS

Male

The Hebrew name Peris, derived from 'peres' meaning 'branch,' signifies descendants of Israel in the Bible.

PERIS

Female

Unique Catalan name derived from "peres," meaning "pears." It has historic roots in Catalonia and is associated with the town of Peralada.

PERKINS

Male

English surname and given name with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. Originating from the diminutive of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone', Perkins was initially a nickname for someone considered steadfast like a rock, or alternatively, an occupational surname for stonemasons. Today, it's predominantly found in English-speaking countries and has been used as a given name since the early 20th century.

PERL

Female

The Hebrew-origin name Perl means 'miracle' or 'wonder', reflecting Jewish tradition's association with Queen Esther's miraculous acts.

PERL

Male

Hebrew-derived name meaning 'miracle', associated with wisdom and purity through its connection to pearls.

PERLA

Male

Italian name meaning "pearl," derived from the Latin word "perla.

PERLA

Female

Captivating Italian name derived from Latin 'perla', meaning 'pearl', associated with beauty and rarity.

PERLE

Female

Pearl is an English name of Latin origin that means "precious gem" or "pearl," symbolizing beauty, wealth, and wisdom.

PERLE

Male

Pearl is a rare and elegant female given name of Latin origin, derived from "perna," meaning "sea snail" or "pearl oyster." It signifies purity, beauty, and rarity.

PERLEAN

Female

The feminine given name Perlean has French origins, meaning 'pure and clear,' and was historically popular among medieval French nobility.

PERLENA

Female

Perlena, of Hebrew origin, means 'song' or 'songbird', reflecting grace and musicality.

PERLENE

Female

Rare yet elegant French given name meaning 'pearl,' signifying preciousness.

PERLEY

Female

Rare English given name derived from 'perle,' meaning 'pearl', popular during medieval times but now more often associated with males.

PERLEY

Male

Rare American given name of French origin, derived from 'Perlet'. Its meaning varies but may relate to beauty or military guards.

PERLIE

Female

French-derived given name with unknown meaning, likely derived from Perlina, meaning "pearl-like".

PERLIE

Male

Distinctive name of unclear origin, potentially French or Latin, used historically as both a first name and surname. Its meaning, if any, remains uncertain but may be associated with pearls. Today, it's a rare yet notable name.