By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Basque
"blond"
There are many names that mean redhead or dark, fewer that mean blond, but this is an intriguing little-known option from the Basque region of Spain, deriving from the Latin Flavianus.
Latin
"relating to the inside of the hand; palm trees"
An unusual alternative to the popular spelling Palmer, Palmar is a name with anatomical and botanical connections. The name derives from Latin palmaris and is used in medical terminology to describe…
Spanish
"dove"
The feminine form, Paloma, is more popular, but this has potential.
Platya is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots in several linguistic traditions. It may derive from Greek origins related to 'platus' meaning 'broad' or 'wide,' suggesting strength or…
Parese is a rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant of Parris or Paris, or possibly derived from Italian roots. Some theories suggest connections to geographical locations like…
Parrie is a masculine name with unclear origins, possibly serving as a diminutive form of Paris or a variant of Perry. The name may derive from Old English 'pyrige' meaning 'pear tree', or could be…
Parkes is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from the Old French word "parc," meaning an enclosed area of land or a park. Historically, it would have designated someone who worked…
Parkey is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Park or Parker, surnames that originally referred to someone who worked as a gamekeeper or who lived near a park.…
English
"little Peter"
To honor an ancestral Peter.
Parken is an unusual masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Old English word for "park" or "enclosed space," possibly originating as a surname for someone who…
Parnel is a masculine name with medieval origins, derived from the Old French 'Pernel,' a diminutive form of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Historically, it was used in England following the…
Modern invented name
Darren with a P.
Parrey is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Perry or Parry. These names derive from Welsh or English surnames, with meanings relating to 'pear tree' or…
"pear orchard"
For now at least, Parton conjures up the larger-than-life image of Dolly. For an American boy, Patton or Peyton would probably be a better bet.
Parviz is a masculine name of Persian origin with royal connotations, meaning 'fortunate,' 'victorious,' or 'happy.' It has been used by several Persian kings and nobles throughout history, most…
Parvez is a masculine name of Persian origin, broadly used across Iran, Pakistan, India, and other parts of the Middle East and South Asia. The name means "fortunate," "lucky," or "victorious" and…
Parwiz is a masculine name with Persian origins, derived from the word 'parwiz' meaning 'victorious' or 'fortunate'. Historically associated with Persian nobility, it was notably borne by King…
Pascul is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish roots, derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born during Passover.' It's a variation of Pascal or Pascual, names…
Pascow is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be related to the surname Pascoe, which has Cornish origins deriving from the Cornish word 'pasch' meaning 'Easter.' Another…
Cornish variation of Pascal
"Easter"
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
