German Names that Start With P

Philipp

Philipp is a masculine name representing the German, Scandinavian, and Eastern European spelling of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' This two-p spelling…

Pieter

Dutch, German, and Afrikaans variation of Peter, Greek

"rock, stone"

Derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' it conveys qualities of strength, reliability, and steadfastness. The name has deep historical roots throughout Northern Europe,…

Pippin

Variation of Pepin

"awe-inspiring"

Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. The Dutch variation is Pepijn is finding some popularity in that country, where short nickname names are…

Pfeffer

Pfeffer is a masculine name that originated as a German surname meaning 'pepper' or 'pepper merchant.' Historically, it would have been an occupational surname for someone who traded in or worked…

Poldi

German diminutive of Leopold

If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.

Paulin

German and Polish variation of Paul

Paulin's -in suffix and two-syllable rhythm make this a fashionable alternative to the original, though it looks like an abbreviation of Pauline.

Penrod

German

"famous commander"

This name of a famous Booth Tarkington novel is alien in today's world.

Pepin

German

"awe-inspiring"

Most famous as the name of King Pepin the Short, this choice might feel somewhat belittling. The even-shorter form is Pippin, a name adopted for musical theater, and the Dutch form Pepijn is in that…