By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Pieran is a masculine name with possible roots in multiple origins. It may be a variant of Piran, a Cornish saint's name, or derive from the Greek "Pierros," a form of Peter meaning "rock" or…
Peran is a masculine name with Cornish origins, derived from 'Piran' - the name of Cornwall's most famous saint. In Cornish tradition, Saint Piran is considered the patron saint of tin miners and…
English
"island, dry ground in moss"
A name you would probably want to use only if it's in your family history. The first syllable moves it miles away from the softer Whitney.
Pittney is an uncommon masculine name with likely English origins, possibly derived from a surname or place name. It may be connected to locations in England such as Pitney in Somerset. The name has…
Placide is a masculine name with French and Latin roots, derived from the Latin 'placidus' meaning 'calm,' 'gentle,' or 'peaceful.' The name has particular usage in French-speaking regions including…
Placyd is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from 'placidus' meaning 'calm,' 'peaceful,' or 'gentle.' It's essentially a variant spelling of Placid, most commonly associated with Saint Placid,…
Greek
"broad-shouldered"
The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered…
Word name
Wishful thinking.
German diminutive of Leopold
If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.
Poldo is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be an Italian diminutive of Leopold or Leopoldo, meaning "bold people." Alternatively, it could be derived from names like Hippolito…
"shorn head"
Clumsy when used as a first name.
Pollerd is an extremely rare masculine name that likely originated as an English surname. It may be a variant of Pollard, which historically referred to someone who cut back trees to encourage new…
Pollyrd is an extremely rare masculine name with unclear origins, possibly representing a surname adapted as a first name or a variant spelling of a traditional name. The unusual combination of…
Scottish
"pit"
If used at all these days, it would be to honor artist Jackson, whose first name would be far preferable.
Pollack is a masculine name with roots as a surname of Scottish, Irish, and Jewish origins. As a Scottish and Irish surname, it derives from the Gaelic 'Pollach,' meaning 'from the pool or pond,'…
Polloch is a rare masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from place names in the Scottish Highlands. The name is likely connected to locations such as Loch Polloch or the River Polloch,…
Latin
"five"
Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.
Pompeo is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name 'Pompeius,' which was a Roman family name. Historically, it's associated with the ancient Roman general Pompey the Great…
Pompei is a rare masculine name directly derived from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, famously preserved after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The name carries strong historical and…
Pompi is an unusual masculine name that likely has origins as a nickname or diminutive form. It may be connected to the Italian city of Pompeii or could be a shortened version of longer names like…
