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.

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.

Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.

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

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

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

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

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.

Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer Octavio Paz.

The feminine version, Perdita, is more familiar here.

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

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

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

Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.

A worthy honoree that would place a too-heavy expectation on a child, probably subjecting him to ridicule. Try Pablo instead.

Pepina is a feminine name with Spanish and Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Josefa or Josephine, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Joseph meaning 'God will add'. This charming name carries a playful and affectionate quality with its diminutive ending. Pepina has never been widely used in English-speaking countries, maintaining its exotic appeal and distinctiveness. In Mediterranean cultures, it's appreciated for its melodic sound and feminine quality. The name has historical connections to European nobility and has occasionally appeared in literature and arts, though it remains relatively uncommon globally, making it a unique choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable.

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.

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