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Pinkus is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, developed as a diminutive form of Pinchas (Phineas in English). The biblical name Pinchas derives from the Egyptian word meaning 'Nubian' or possibly…
Pincus is a masculine name with Ashkenazi Jewish origins. It derives from the Germanic name 'Pinkus' or 'Pinkas,' which itself likely comes from the Greek 'Phineas' or 'Phinehas' (meaning 'oracle').…
Phinny is a playful masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Phineas or possibly Finley. With its cheerful sound and informal style, Phinny carries a boyish charm that can…
Pincas is a masculine name with Jewish roots, primarily used in Sephardic and Eastern European Jewish communities. It is a variation of Pinchas (also spelled Phinehas or Phineas), which derives from…
Philips is a patronymic surname that has evolved into occasional use as a masculine given name. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses," it originated as a family name…
Greek
"shining, brilliant"
One of the names of the sun god Apollo, this is better known in its feminine form, Phoebe. Rarely used as a given name, perhaps owing to the clunky end sound, it might work as a unique alternative to…
Phoibos is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin. It served as an epithet of Apollo, the Greek god of sun, music, prophecy, and healing. The name means 'bright' or 'shining,' reflecting Apollo's…
Music name
If Banjo can be a name, why not Piano? Could be inspired by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.
French from Basque
"from Picardy"
Associated with the "Star Trek" commander of the USS Enterprise.
Pecard is an extremely rare masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Picard, relating to someone from Picardy, a historical region in northern France. Alternatively, it could be an…
English
"from the ford at the peak"
One surname name unlikely to cross over to first.
Peiree is a rare masculine name with unclear origins. It may be a variant spelling of Pierre, the French form of Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." Alternatively, it could be a creative modern…
Pierrot is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the diminutive form of Pierre, the French version of Peter. Historically, Pierrot became widely known as a stock character from traditional…
Piersson is a masculine name that appears to be a patronymic surname-turned-first-name, combining 'Pierre' (the French form of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone') with the suffix '-son,' literally…
African, Swahili
"second born"
Will be frequently misunderstood as Pele or, worse, "pilly".
Pinky is an unconventional masculine name that originated as a nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It typically refers to the smallest finger on the hand or the pinkish color. As…
Pinkas is a masculine name of Jewish origin, derived from the Greek word 'pinax' meaning 'tablet' or 'register.' Historically, a pinkas was a community record book in Jewish communities, giving the…
Italian, diminutive of names such as Giuseppino
There are many more substantial Italian choices.
English occupational name
"one who plays the pipes or flute"
Piper's rising popularity for girls makes it an unlikely masculine choice.
Cornish
"little dark one"
It may be a longshot – especially since it was given to less than 5 boys in the US in 2021 – but Piran could conceivably be a future Kieran, which is shaping up to being the next Kevin. Piran is the…
