Girls Names Beginning With P

Prunelle

French

"little plum"

This sweet, fruity French name debuted in the American charts in 2020 (but dipped out again the following year). Although it's offbeat, the spunky nicknames Prue and Nell(ie) definitely work in its…

Psyche

Greek

"breath"

This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.

Publia

Latin, feminine form of Publius

"of the people"

An ancient Roman name that hasn't found favor in the modern world.

Puma

English

"big cat"

Lithe and leonine name chosen for her daughter by singer Erykah Badu -- whose other child has the number name Seven.

Pureza

Pureza is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'purity' or 'cleanness,' derived from the Latin 'puritas.' The name embodies spiritual and moral qualities associated with innocence…

Pyrite

Greek

"fire stone"

So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.