Paloma is vibrant and ruby-lipped a la jewelry designer Paloma Picasso, but it also suggests peace, as symbolized by the dove. Paloma is a highly recommended striking but soft name, one of the best of the names that mean peace and girls' names starting with P.

Pablo, the commonly used Spanish version of Paul, has the added bonus of some fantastic artistic bearers: painter Picasso, cellist Casals, and poet Neruda. Pablo has been consistently in the US charts since records began, and has been within the Top 500 since the mid 60s. However, Pablo has never cracked the Top 200, making it familiar but not overused or tired.

Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys, via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others.

The fact that this Spanish classic, which honors the Virgin Mary, does not end in the conventional letter 'a' gives it a special sense of strength, elegance, and style, making it a worthy choice.

Consistently popular Latina gem name; good choice for those who can't shake Pearl's grandmotherly vibe.

Too tightly tied to the acronym for the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.

The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia.

More stylish than either Paula or Pauline, it was given a glamour gloss by model Paulina Porizkova in the nineties.

The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.

Occasionally used in the Latino community, another Easter-related name.

Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.

Doubtful if a child would appreciate being given such a horsy name.

When properly pronounced, has an alluring sound and harmonious meaning.

Pancho is a bit more problematic than such similar names as Pablo and Paco because of the Pancho Villa association.

Primarosa somehow makes the meaning of this pretty delicate flower name more apparent to English speakers. This might make a good honor name for Grandma Rose.

Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Cooler and rarer than Pedro, but also has a slightly industrial sound.

Paquito's minimizing ito ending could make your child feel insignificant.

A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.