Female and male first names beginning with the letter “P”..
PERLINA
FemaleRare and charming Latin-derived name meaning 'pearl', originating from ancient Rome where pearls symbolized wisdom, beauty, and purity.
PERLINE
FemaleFrench origin, signifies 'small pearl' and denotes elegance.
PERLITA
FemaleCaptivating Spanish name derived from 'perla' (pearl), with the diminutive suffix '-ita'. It signifies 'little pearl', paying homage to the beauty and grace of these precious gems.
PERMA
FemalePerma is of Latin origin, meaning "eternal" or "permanent".
PERMAN
MaleRare Latin-origin given name that translates to 'remaining' or 'enduring'.
PERMELIA
FemalePermelia: Rare female given name of Latin origin meaning "honey-sweet", linked to ancient Roman goddess of happiness, prosperity, beauty, and charm.
PERNA
FemalePerna, of Italian origin, means 'ham' or 'leg of meat', possibly given as a nickname to someone with a prominent limp.
PERNELL
FemaleEnglish name derived from the surname "Perren," meaning 'pearl fisherman,' and signifying wealth and beauty.
PERNELL
MaleRare, distinctive male name of English origin derived from "Perronel", a diminutive of Peter, which means 'rock' or 'stone'.
PERNELLA
FemaleDistinctive Italian name derived from 'pernice', meaning 'partridge'.
PERNETTA
FemaleUncommon yet striking Italian name derived from 'perna', meaning 'shank' or 'leg', possibly originally given as a nickname for someone with a distinctive limp.
PERNIA
FemaleRare Spanish-origin name with uncertain but intriguing meanings and origins.
PERNIE
FemaleUncommon unisex given name of unknown origin and meaning, with no established historical or linguistic basis.
PEROLA
FemalePortuguese name derived from 'pérola', meaning 'pearl', symbolizing beauty and rarity.
PERON
MaleSpanish origin, derived from Latin "Peregrinus," meaning "pilgrim" or "foreigner.
PERPETUA
FemaleRare Latin feminine name signifying "eternal" or "everlasting," inspired by the Latin word "perpetuus.
PERRI
MaleItalian given name derived from the word 'pericolo', meaning danger.
PERRI
FemaleUnique Italian female name meaning 'pearl', popularized during the Renaissance and symbolizing beauty and purity.
PERRIANN
FemaleDistinctive feminine given name of French origin, derived from the word 'perrier' meaning 'sparkling', intended to evoke images of sparkling streams and bubbling springs.
PERRIE
MaleUnique and charming English given name derived from the Middle English word "perrie," meaning "pert" or "bold." It has evolved over time to be more associated with femininity but can still be used as a unisex name today.
PERRIE
FemaleEnglish female name derived from Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone', conveying strength and steadfastness.
PERRIER
MaleFrench surname originating from the Occitan word 'perer', meaning 'to pierce' or 'to perforate', initially given to those living near rocky terrain or engaged in piercing/cutting occupations.
PERRIN
FemaleRare French-origin given name derived from "perrin," meaning "little rock" or "pebble." It symbolizes strength and resilience.
PERRIN
MaleUnisex given name of French origin, derived from the old Germanic 'Ferran', meaning "traveler". Once popular among French nobility in medieval times, it remains a unique historic choice with renewed popularity today.
PERRINE
FemaleCharming feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin Petronilla which means 'little rock' or 'stone', symbolizing strength and resilience.
PERRION
MaleDistinctive French given name derived from 'perron', meaning 'steps' or 'platform'.
PERRIS
MaleItalian name derived from the city of Persicetus, meaning 'peach' or associated with pink color.
PERRIS
FemaleUncommon given name with unknown origins, possibly Welsh or a variant of Greek-derived Peter meaning 'rock' or 'stone', first recorded in England during the 16th century.
PERRISH
MaleRare English given name derived from the surname Perry, which originates from either the Middle English personal name "Peri," meaning "rock" or "stone," or the Old French word "perrie," meaning "pear tree.
PERRY
FemaleEnglish name of Middle English origin, meaning "pear tree." It has been used as both a given name and surname for centuries, popular among Quaker families during the Victorian era due to its simplicity and biblical associations.
PERRY
MaleEnglish origin, derived from the Middle English word 'perie' meaning "pear". It was originally an occupational surname for someone who lived near a pear tree.
PERRYN
MaleEnglish name derived from the Old French word "perrine," meaning "from the pear tree.
PERRYN
FemaleUncommon English given name derived from the Middle English surname Perry, which means "one who grows pears.
PERSAEUS
FemaleRare, Latin-origin name meaning 'of Persia'.
PERSAIS
FemalePersian is an ancient Iranian name historically used in various cultures. Its meaning varies by culture but often relates to devotion or association with the god Mithra or the Persian Empire.
PERSAIUS
FemaleDistinctive Latin name meaning 'from Persepolis', the historic Iranian capital founded by Darius I in 518 BCE, popularized by Romans admiring Persian Empire's grandeur.
PERSAUS
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning 'from Persia' or 'Persian', popular among Greeks during the Hellenistic period. It was borne by notable individuals like Persaeus of Syracuse, a mathematician-astronomer. The name signifies power, elegance, and sophistication associated with ancient Persia's cultural achievements. Today, Persaus is a rare yet captivating choice for personal names.
PERSAYA
FemaleRare and distinctive Persian name without a specific English translation, believed to have historical significance in ancient Persia.
PERSAYIS
FemalePersayis: A rare Persian origin name meaning 'powerful' and 'noble', reflecting the glory of ancient Persia.
PERSAYUS
FemaleDistinctive Latin name derived from 'perspicuus', meaning 'clear' or 'evident'.