By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Pachi is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it may derive from elements meaning 'eight' (hachi) or represent a shortened form of other names. In Spanish-speaking countries,…
Richi is a masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or variant spelling of Richard or Richie. While less common than the traditional Richie spelling, Richi offers a contemporary twist…
Patek is a masculine name that likely derives from Eastern European origins, particularly Polish or Czech. It may have evolved from a surname, notably recognized through the famous Swiss watch…
English and Irish, diminutive of Patrick
"noble, patrician."
Patsy has been rarely heard for half a century, for either gender, and we're not expecting that to change in the near future..
Paton is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally functioning as a surname before transitioning to occasional first-name use. It derived from a diminutive form of Patrick, meaning…
Patin is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. In French contexts, it could relate to 'patin' meaning 'skate' or 'slipper,' possibly beginning as a nickname for someone…
Paten is a rare masculine name with historical ties to religious traditions and craftsmanship. Derived from the Latin 'patena,' it originally referred to a shallow dish used in Christian communion…
Basque variation of Francis
Basque alternative to Paddy or Pat
Diminutive of Paul
"small"
A playful nickname-y form of Paul, journalist Jessica Schneider used this diminutive as a middle name for her second son in 2024.
Pauli is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish and Estonian, it's the equivalent of Paul, while in German-speaking countries it functions as an affectionate diminutive of Paul.…
Pusha is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Indian languages where it could relate to Sanskrit elements meaning 'nourishment' or 'flourishing.' Alternatively, it…
Short form of Pavel
Panya is a Russian diminutive that sounds a tad feminine to the Western sensibility.
Paynn is an uncommon masculine name with possible origins as a variant spelling of 'Payne' or 'Pain.' The traditional surname Payne derives from Old French 'pain' meaning 'countryman' or 'peasant,'…
Hebrew
"peace"
Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
Jayke is a modern variant spelling of Jake, which itself is a diminutive form of Jacob. This contemporary spelling incorporates the trendy 'ay' digraph that has become popular in boys' names since…
English occupational name
"bell ringer"
A child named Peale may have to endure more than a few banana jokes, but the Peales were a distinguished family of artists.
Peele is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins, historically an occupational name for someone who worked as a skinner or fur dealer, derived from the Old English word "pel"…
Peall is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from old English or Welsh origins. It may be related to the surname Peall, which historically referred to someone who lived near a pool, stream, or…
Scandinavian variation of Peter
Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.
Pedey is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Pedro, Peter, or similar names derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' As a standalone given…
