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Paddy
Diminutive of Patricia, Irish
"noble, patrician"
Paddy is generally a nickname for the male Patrick, and not one used very often any more due to its derogatory connotations. But plausibly this could be a short form for Patricia.
Paisley
Scottish
"church, cemetery"
Taken from a Scottish town, a Scots surname, and the name of an intricately patterned fabric, Paisley means "church" or "cemetery." It ranks highly for girls and is in US Top 100. It may feel a…
Paisly
Paisly is a modern feminine name, primarily considered a variant spelling of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish place name and pattern. The name Paisley derives from the town in Scotland known…
Paizley
Paizley is a feminine name that represents a modern, decorative spelling variation of Paisley. The name derives from a Scottish town and the distinctive teardrop-shaped pattern in textiles that…
Paley
English, possibly originated as a nickname for pale eyes
Strong, friendly surname choice, à la Bailey.
Pammy
Pammy is a cheerful feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Pamela, which comes from Greek elements meaning "all honey" or "all sweetness." Popular during the mid-20th century, Pammy…
Pansey
Pansey is a feminine name derived from the English word for the delicate garden flower. The name ultimately traces back to the French word 'pensée,' meaning 'thought' or 'remembrance,' as the pansy…
Pansy
English flower name from French
"thought"
Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.
Parity
English from Latin
"equality"
Parity
English from Latin
"equality"
Parkey
Parkey is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Park or Parker, surnames that originally referred to someone who worked as a gamekeeper or who lived near a park.…
Parley
Parley is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old French word 'parler' meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk.' Historically, a parley was a conference or discussion between opposing…
Parrey
Parrey is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Perry or Parry. These names derive from Welsh or English surnames, with meanings relating to 'pear tree' or…
Parry
Welsh
"son of Harry"
Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
Pary
Pary is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Persian culture, it relates to 'pari' meaning 'fairy' or 'angel,' while it may also derive from French 'Paris' or serve as a diminutive of…
Patsey
Patsey is a feminine name with English origins, traditionally used as a diminutive form of Patricia or Martha. The name carries a vintage charm and folksy appeal that evokes rural Americana and…
Patsy
English and Irish, diminutive of Patrick
"noble, patrician."
Patsy has been rarely heard for half a century, for either gender, and we're not expecting that to change in the near future..
Patsy
English, diminutive of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
This sassy, spunky name was used for the mostly Irish jump-roping pigtailed girls of the thirties and forties -- and some Irish and Italian boys as well. Its most noted bearer was iconic country…
Pattey
Pattey is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Patty, which itself originated as a diminutive of Patricia. The root name Patricia derives from Latin 'patricius,' meaning 'noble' or…
Patty
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.