Greek Names that Start With P

Pan

Greek

"all or shepherd"

Pan is the Greek god with the legs of a goat and the body of a pipes-playing man known for his mischievousness. Pan is also the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility. Pan is also a Hindi name…

Panos

Greek variation of Panagiotis

"all holy"

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

Parthenios

Greek mythology name

Parthenios, the name of a Greek river god, is draped in a toga.

Pelagios

Greek

"from the sea"

Pelagios is one of the more outre of the sea-related names. But Pel could work as a short form -- or Gus.

Pello

Greek and Basque

"stone"

Creative variation on Peter.

Philadelphia

Greek place-name

"brotherly love"

Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."

Philander

Greek

"loving mankind"

A Greek name with a charming meaning and mythological ties, Philander has long been too close to "philanderer" for English speakers to consider.