Cat Names That Start With P

Pumpkin
- Origin:
  English word name
- Meaning:
  "pumpkin"
- Description:
  A pet name, literally and figuratively. The word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn, meaning large melon."
Peanut
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Peanut Kai is the crazy celebrity baby name of the son of General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher and his fiance Ehiku. Cute but not recommended.

Peabody
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "having the body of a gnat"
- Description:
  Peabody is a quintessentially Waspy surname that your child won't thank you for -- either the pea part or the body part, or the meaning part.
Pipistrelle
- Origin:
  French
- Meaning:
  "bat"
Patches
- Origin:
  English word name
- Description:
  Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.

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.
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.
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".

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 Birgitta
- Meaning:
  "strength; exalted one"
- Description:
  Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.

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