Girl Cat Names That Start With P
- Pirkko
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
- Parvati
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"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..
- Pebbles
Origin:
English, word nameDescription:
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.
- Pepita
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive feminine variation of JosÉDescription:
Personification of pep.
- Poe
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Pipsa
Origin:
Diminutive of Pipkka and Pirjo, FinnishMeaning:
"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.
- Picabo
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"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.
- Precious
Origin:
Latin word nameMeaning:
"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.
- Panda
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"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".
- Piaf
Origin:
French surnameMeaning:
"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.
- Pumpkin
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"pumpkin"Description:
A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn, translating to "large melon."
- Peanut
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
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.
- Peppy
Origin:
Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from SanskritMeaning:
"the pepper plant"Description:
Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.
- Patches
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.
- 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.
- Piritta
Origin:
Finnish variation of BirgittaMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.
- Pipistrelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"bat"
