Names starting with the letter P

Here you’ll find all the names beginning with the letter P, followed by the meaning of the name starting with a P. If the name is blue, it is a name normally given to a boy. If the name has a pink color, then it is usually given to a girl. A green name can be given to both boys and girls.

	Name	Meaning
	Phillipina	horse lover
	Phillippa	A common alternative spelling of the name Philipa, meaning 'lover of horses' and 'friend of horses'.
	Phillippe	Friend of horses
	Phillips	A lover of horses; to love from the heart
	Phillipus	One who has expressive and humble nature
	Phillira	lover of music
	Phillis	greenery
	Phillothea	lover of God
	Philly	horse lover
	Phillyda	greenery
	Phillyra	lover of music
	Philmen	One who belongs to the family of Philip
	Philo	Love
	Philoctetes	Derived from φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" and‎ κτάομαι (ktaomai) meaning "to acquire". In Greek legend this was the name of a hero who was stranded on the island of Lemnos on his way to the Trojan War.
	Philokrates	Means "friend of power" from Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "lover, friend" and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
	Philoktetes	Greek form of Philoctetes.
	Philoma	One who is affectionate and lovely being
	Philomel	From an English word meaning "nightingale" (ultimately from Philomela). It has been used frequently in poetry to denote the bird.
	Philomela	lover of music
	Philomele	Greek form of Philomela.
	Philomella	lover of music
	Philomen	A loving and affectionate human being
	Philomena	Strong Friend
	Philomene	powerful love
	Philomenos	Good friend
	Philomina	powerful love
	Philon	Old Greek - Beloved; Dear most; Loved one; Derived from the words 'Philein' which means to love
	Philopena	lover of horses
	Philophrosyne	Means "friendliness, kindliness" in Greek, a derivative of φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" and φρήν (phren) meaning "mind, heart". In Greek mythology this was the name of the personification of welcome and friendliness.
	Philota	An inspirational and dramatic person
	Philotas	Ancient Greek word for friendship.
	Philothea	lover of God
	Philotheia	lover of God
	Philotheos	Means "friend of god" from Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "lover, friend" and θεός (theos) meaning "god".
	Philoumene	Original Greek form of Philomena.
	Philoxenos	Friend of strangers
	Philyra	Lover of music
	Philys	greenery
	Phinean	Irish - Fair; Light-skinned; White
	Phineas	Nubian
	Phinees	Form of Phinehas used in the Greek Old Testament.
	Phinehas	A son of priest; oracle
	Phineus	Meaning uncertain, possibly from Greek φίνις (phinis), a variant of φήνη (phene) meaning "vulture". According to Greek mythology this was the name of a king of Thrace visited by Jason and the Argonauts.
	Phinnaeus	Nubian
	Phiroza	Armenian - Turquoise
	Phirum	Peacefulness, serenity
	Phirun	Drizzle
	Phitsamai	An adorable woman.
	Phlox	Flame, flower
	Phobe	An alternative spelling of the name Phoebe, meaning 'bright' and 'pure' and 'sweetly spoken'. The name is also associated with the goddess Diana and the moon.
	Phobie	An alternative spelling of the name Phoebe, meaning 'bright' and 'pure' and 'sweetly spoken'.
	Phobos	Means "fear, panic" in Greek. This was one of the sons of Ares in Greek mythology. Also, one of the moons of Mars bears this name.
	Phocas	Latinized form of the Greek name Φωκᾶς (Phokas), which meant "seal (animal)" from Greek φώκη (phoke). This was the name of an early saint and martyr from Asia Minor. Sentenced to death for being a Christian, he is said to have given his killers lodging and then dug his own grave before he was executed.
	Phoebe	Bright, Shining
	Phoebey	bright, radiant
	Phoebie	Phoebie is a biblical name and is taken from the word 'phoebos' meaning 'bright' or 'pure'. The name was first used in Greek mythology.
	Phoeboe	bright, radiant
	Phoebus	A God which is bright and pure
	Phoenicia	Red; Purple; Crimson; A variant of Phionix
	Phoenix	Blood Red
	Phoibe	Ancient Greek form of Phoebe. It means bright, pure.
	Phoibos	Greek form of Phoebus.
	Phokas	Greek form of Phocas.
	Pholma	Name for a Dove which is a messenger of peace
	Phomello	Succeed
	Phone	Glory
	Phong	Wind
	Phonphan	Dressmaker's daughter
	Phoola	A flower which is about to blossom
	Phoolan	Flowering; Blooming; Beautiful; Soft and Tender like a flower
	Phoolendu	Full moon; Bright, Brilliant, Radiant and Beautiful like a full moon
	Photina	Enlightened One
	Photine	Old Greek - Light; A variant of name Photina
	Photios	Light
	Photo	Light
	Phraates	Hellenized form of Frahat (see Farhad).
	Phrixos	Greek form of Phrixus.
	Phrixus	From the Greek Φρίξος (Phrixos) meaning "thrilling, causing shivers", derived from φρίξ (phrix) meaning "ripple, shiver". In Greek myth Phrixus was the son of Athamus and Nephele. He was to be sacrificed to Zeus, but he escaped with his sister Helle on the back of the ram with the Golden Fleece.
	Phryne	Old Greek - Toad; A nickname for 4th century BC Courtesan
	Phuc	Blessing
	Phueng	Bee
	Phulwant	One who is full of flower fragrance; One who is perfumed and smelling sweet like flowers
	Phunihel	Form of Penuel used in the Latin Old Testament.
	Phuntso	Bhutanese form of Phuntsok.
	Phuntsok	Means "abundant, excellent" in Tibetan.
	Phuoc	Blessing
	Phuong	Phoenix
	Phurba	Buddhist religious dagger used for rituals by Buddhist masters
	Phutika	A lovely and beloved individual
	Phylicia	Combination Of Phyllis And Felicia
	Phylida	Form of Phyllis
	Phylis	greenery
	Phyliss	Green Leaves
	Phyllicia	lucky, fortunate, happy
	Phyllida	Green Leaves, Foliage
	Phyllie	greenery
	Phyllis	greenery
	Phyllisha	lucky, fortunate, happy
	Phylliss	greenery
	Phyllys	greenery