Girl Cat Names That Start With P

  1. Pirkko
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "strength; exalted one"
    • Description:

      Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
  2. Parvati
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "the daughter of the mountain"
    • Description:

      This Hindu goddess name is very popular in India. The goddess of love, fertility and devotion, representing female force, Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesh. There is a Harry Potter character named Parvati Patil, a twin sister of Padma..
  3. Pebbles
    • Origin:

      English, word name
    • Description:

      As the former stage name of TLC founder Perri Reid and the name of the youngest member of the animated Flintstones clan, it's got some pop culture cache. But it'll be too cutesy by half for most parents.
  4. Pepita
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive feminine variation of JosÉ
    • Description:

      Personification of pep.
  5. Poe
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "peacock"
    • Description:

      Hip new middle-name choice, conjuring up the gothic tales of Edgar Allan, and current single-named pop singer Poe. As a first name, it's radically underused, given last year in the US to only five baby boys and no baby girls.
  6. Pipsa
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Pipkka and Pirjo, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "strength; exalted one"
    • Description:

      Pipsa is a nickname for the Finnish names PIpkka and Pirjo, both of which are variations of Bridget. In Finland, Peppa Pig is called Pipsa Possu.
  7. Picabo
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "silver creek"
    • Description:

      Olympic skier Picabo Street was allowed to choose her name at the age of three, and picked it possibly (a) after a nearby Idaho town or (b) because she loved to play peekaboo. No longer a single-person name, it is now worn by a number of satisfied bearers.
  8. Precious
    • Origin:

      Latin word name
    • Meaning:

      "of great worth, expensive"
    • Description:

      Though many might find it too syrupy, hundreds of parents each year choose this name for their daughters to make them feel special. Precious Ramotswe is the engaging African sleuth in the popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
  9. Panda
    • Origin:

      Animal name
    • Meaning:

      "bamboo eater"
    • Description:

      Panda, welcome to the baby name menagerie! Panda is an adorable animal name (after an adorable animal) that is sure to be both very rare and very cute. In Skins there was a character called Panda, which was short for Pandora. The name Panda comes from the Nepali word ponya meaning "bamboo eater".
  10. Piaf
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Meaning:

      "sparrow"
    • Description:

      Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.
  11. Pumpkin
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "pumpkin"
    • Description:

      A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn, translating to "large melon."
  12. Peanut
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Peanut is a name you might call a baby in the womb, but at least one set of parents put it on the birth certificate too. General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher and his fiance Ehiku named their son Peanut Kai.
  13. Peppy
    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "the pepper plant"
    • Description:

      Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.
  14. Patches
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.
  15. Paziva
    • Description:

      Paziva is a rare feminine name likely derived from Hebrew origins. It appears to be related to the Hebrew word 'paz' meaning 'golden' or 'fine gold,' possibly with connections to peace (paz/pax). The feminine ending '-iva' creates a melodic, flowing quality. This uncommon name carries an exotic and distinctive sound while potentially expressing aspirational qualities of preciousness and tranquility. Paziva remains extremely rare in usage worldwide, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a truly unique name with meaningful roots. Its musical sound features gentle consonants and open vowels, creating a name that feels both substantial and graceful. The name's rarity ensures individuality while its intuitive pronunciation makes it accessible.

  16. Piritta
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Birgitta
    • Meaning:

      "strength; exalted one"
    • Description:

      Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.
  17. Pipistrelle
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "bat"