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Primevère
Primevère is a delicate feminine name of French origin derived from the flower primrose, known as 'primevère' in French. The word itself comes from Latin 'prima vera,' meaning 'first spring,'…
Prisca
Latin
"ancient"
The rarer long form of Priscilla, which comes from the Roman name Priscus, meaning "ancient".
Priscille
Priscille is a feminine name of Latin origin, serving as a French variation of Priscilla, which means 'ancient' or 'venerable.' The name carries an air of elegance and refinement, particularly…
Provence
French place-name
"province"
One of the most picturesque and enchanting areas of France could become a distinctive baby name. Provence Maydew is a Canadian actress.
Prew
Prew is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymological origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Prue,' which is a diminutive of Prudence, meaning 'caution' or 'discretion' from Latin…
Prudenzia
Prudenzia is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'prudentia' meaning 'wisdom,' 'foresight,' or 'good judgment.' It's a more elaborate form of the name Prudence, which was popular among…
Prudentiane
Prudentiane is an exceptionally rare feminine name derived from the Latin word 'prudentia,' meaning 'foresight,' 'wisdom,' or 'prudence.' It appears to be an elaborate variant of Prudence, extended…
Prewdence
Prewdence appears to be a variant spelling of Prudence, a feminine virtue name derived from Latin "prudentia" meaning "foresight" or "wisdom." The unusual spelling with "ew" instead of "u" creates a…
Prue
Short form of Prudence, English virtue name
"caution"
After a long time in limbo, Prudence is now so clunky it'a cool, and it's starting to make a comeback, along with other Puritan virtue names like Mercy, Patience, and Constance. Its short form, Prue,…
Prunelle
French
"little plum"
This sweet, fruity French name debuted in the American charts in 2020 (but dipped out again the following year). Although it's offbeat, the spunky nicknames Prue and Nell(ie) definitely work in its…
Prune
Fruit name
Prune is a fruit name loved by the French, for whom it's a Plum equivalent. In the U.S., Plum works, but Prune is not a name we'd want to inflict on a child. Prunella is slightly more plausible.
Philbert
French from Greek, "dear, beloved"
"dear, beloved"
Varying Filbert does not improve the name: it still makes one think of a nut.
Page
French
"page, attendant"
Strictly for the girls.
Paladin
French
"of the palace"
This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.
Parc
French
"park"
Of course, you can just name him Park. But that's so pedestrian.
Paris
French place-name
The first famous Paris was a mythological prince of incredible beauty. The most recent was media darling Paris Hilton, inspirer of a generation of baby-girl namesakes. But since Pierce Brosnan and…
Parish
English surname
"from Paris"
More masculine than Paris for a boy, but in danger of being misunderstood as that name; has a slightly churchy feel.
Parnell
French
"little Peter"
Likable choice for history-minded parents who might want to honor Irish patriot Charles Parnell.
Pascal
French; English
"of the Passover; Easter"
The French-accented Pascal was historically used for sons born at Easter, and can make an interesting choice for a boy with Gallic roots arriving around that holiday. Pascal has a number of notable…
Pascale
Pascale is a masculine name of French origin, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It derives from the Latin 'Paschalis,' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born at Passover…