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Perette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, representing the feminine form of Peter (Pierre in French). Derived from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone', it carries connotations of…
French, from Greek
"rock"
One of the least appealing of the ella-ending names, especially if you check pernicious in the dictionary.
Pernelle is a feminine name of French origin, historically functioning as a feminine form of Peter (Pierre in French), ultimately derived from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This…
Persephassa is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, representing an alternative or earlier form of Persephone, the goddess of spring growth and queen of the underworld in Greek mythology. The…
Feminine form of Peter
"rock, stone"
Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.
Petrina is a feminine name with classical roots, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's essentially the feminine form of Peter, carrying connotations of strength and…
Greek
Petronelle and sisters Petronella and Petronel are all relatives of Petra, a feminization of Peter. They are old names, but extremely rare.
Petronia is the feminine form of Petronius, a Roman family name derived from the Latin 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' With ancient Roman origins, it shares its roots with more common names like…
Roman and Italian feminine variation of Petronius
"yokel, woodpecker, stone"
Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel or woodpecker, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning stone. With the…
Modern invented name
Swinging London songbird Petula Clark claims that this name was her father's invention; in any case it hasn't seen much copycat usage.
Variation of Petula
Cross between Petula and Petunia that surfaced briefly as a sixties British movie title.
Phaidra is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek word "phaidros" meaning "bright" or "radiant," it embodies qualities of luminosity and brilliance. In Greek mythology,…
"supreme gift"
A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.
Phedra is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, a variant spelling of Phaedra. In Greek legend, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and the wife of Theseus. The name comes from…
Phelia is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Ophelia, which has Greek roots meaning 'help' or 'aid.' In literature, Ophelia is famously known as the tragic character in…
Latin, spelling variation of Phyllida
"green bough"
Phillida is a "Masterpiece Theatre" appellation, proper to an almost comical degree yet might make an original way to honor an ancestral Phyliis. Actress Phyllida Law is the mother of Emma and Sophie…
"lover of songs"
Philomela, the name of a mythological Athenian princess who was transformed into a nightingale, is rarely heard outside the Greek community. The mellifluous Philomela might make a more distinctive…
Philomella is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'philomelos,' meaning 'lover of song' or 'nightingale-loving.' It's closely related to Philomela, a figure in Greek mythology who was…
"friendly-minded"
Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
"toad"
A name with a less conventional animal meaning, rescued by the reputation of the Greek courtesan Phryne (more beautiful than Aphrodite, one of the wealthiest women in classical Athens) and the…
