German Names that Start With P
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Poldi
German diminutive of Leopold
If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.