By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French
"page, attendant"
Strictly for the girls.
"park"
Of course, you can just name him Park. But that's so pedestrian.
English
"enclosure"
Above par middle name possibility.
Pary is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Persian culture, it relates to 'pari' meaning 'fairy' or 'angel,' while it may also derive from French 'Paris' or serve as a diminutive of…
Pats is a masculine name that typically functions as a familiar diminutive of Patrick, derived from the Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman.' While sometimes used as a standalone name, it most…
Welsh form of Paul
A Welsh biblical name that currently doesn't chart in its homeland. If you like the sound, you might also consider spelling it (the unrelated name) Powell.
Pall is a masculine name with Norse and Germanic origins, functioning as a variant of Paul or the Scandinavian Páll. The name Paul derives from Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." In Iceland…
Pava is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it derives from the name Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble.' In some Slavic cultures, it can be related to 'pavao' meaning peacock,…
Paxx is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variant of Pax, the Latin word for 'peace.' With its double 'x' ending, Paxx adopts a distinctly contemporary, edgy style while…
English word name
"pointed top of the mountain; highest point of achievement"
An ambitious geographical name, associated with mountains and success. In the UK, however, this is a slang term, meaning "bad, disappointing".
"tower, stockade"
Peel may seem at first like a cool name, until you consider the inevitable teasing. A peel was a tower that sheltered humans and animals against attack, though these days it's better known as the…
Peal is an uncommon masculine name with English language origins, derived from the word meaning the ringing of bells or a loud, resonant sound. As a given name, Peal brings to mind clarity,…
English occupational name
"dealer in furs"
Pell makes an unusual middle name choice. And if grandpa Seymour was a fur trader, you might do better to honor him by naming the baby Pell.
Place name
An unexplored choice, evocative of the snowcapped Andes, with a pleasant, catchy sound.
Czech variation of Joseph
Much too feminine in English-speaking countries.
Pipo is a charming masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Spanish-speaking countries, it often serves as a nickname for Felipe (Philip), while in Italian it may be a diminutive for…
Spanish and Italian diminutive of Josef and Giuseppe, Ancient Egyptian
"Jehovah increases; to give"
Pepi is both a playful nickname originating from the Biblical Joseph, used among Italian and Spanish speakers, and a name of Ancient Egyptian origin, borne by several Pharaohs. While its exact…
Perc is a masculine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Percival or Percy. Percival traces back to medieval Arthurian legend, where Sir Percival was one of the Knights of the Round…
Peri is a masculine name with Persian origins, though it's used for both genders in different cultures. In Persian mythology, Peri refers to supernatural beings similar to fairies or angels. The name…
Pero is a masculine name with roots in several European cultures, particularly common in Mediterranean regions. In Spanish and Italian contexts, it often serves as a variant of Pedro or Pietro, both…
