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American girl names starting with P bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how P names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Girl names starting with P

  • 100 American girl names begin with P
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Girl Names Starting With P

100 girl names of American origin beginning with P

#135
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a player of the pipe or flute
#142
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from the farm by the warrior's town
#197
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priest's meadow
#507
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Pearl; beloved
#511
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friendship
#525
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combination of Perry and Ann
#527
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From the priest's meadow
#533
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A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#539
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A beloved name with deep roots
#540
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All sweetness
#541
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A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.
#546
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Fantasy, imagination.
#546
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from the land of the 'pāisley', a region associated with the fabric pattern
#555
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A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.
#556
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noble, patrician
#556
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Free from burden
#573
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from the village of Paega's town
#578
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from the priest's meadow
#585
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a precious pearl
#585
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Pear tree
#591
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A diminutive or variation of the name 'Polly', which originally is derived from 'Molly', meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'star of the sea'.
#598
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A variant of Peyton, meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'royal'.
#600
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Cautious, wise
#602
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noble
#604
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diminutive of Pearl, meaning 'pearl'
#605
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A modern name, potentially a blend of 'Priya' and 'Deana', meaning 'beloved' and 'valley' respectively.
#616
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The one who is wise or prudent
#618
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passion
#624
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To sparkle or shine
#626
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leafy, green
#631
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A beloved name with deep roots
#631
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A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#634
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to be loved; beloved
#639
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of great value
#640
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Pearl
#643
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from the pear tree
#645
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One who is long-lived
#646
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Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.
#655
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Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#668
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the lover of horses
#673
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noblewoman
#676
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Weaver
#693
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noble
#694
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a modern variation of Paisley
#695
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Noble
#700
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A variation of 'paradise', symbolizing a state of perfect happiness.
#708
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soft and sweet like a peach
#712
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a modern feminine name, likely a variant of the name Patricia.
#716
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pledge
#732
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of noble heritage
#751
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A beloved name with deep roots
#761
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Gift from God
#765
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Derived from the word 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty.
#766
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Small, humble
#767
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a variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'
#783
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Rock; stone
#792
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blessed; happy
#799
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A variant spelling of Pamela, meaning 'all honey' or 'the honeyed one'.
#800
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Noble
#815
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A beloved name with deep roots
#820
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Pamela's variant form, often associated with sweetness and loveliness.
#821
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A rare variant spelling of 'Patience', denoting the quality of being patient.
#823
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A unique name that suggests a sense of individuality.
#823
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A name likely derived from the combination elements relating to the word 'fallen.'
#827
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A variation of an old English name; potentially derived from 'parley', meaning to speak or talk.
#850
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A variant of the name Perry, meaning 'pear tree'.
#850
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Of the Persians; wise
#851
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Of the park meadow
#859
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Pale meadow
#865
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noble; patrician
#874
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A beloved name with deep roots
#888
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Variant of Pamela
#891
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A modern name, often thought to be a combination of 'paisley' and 'ly'.
#892
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Inspired by the goddess Persephone
#898
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Gift of God
#900
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A beloved name with deep roots
#903
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A place where one gathers
#914
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Little pearl
#918
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Mentor or guide
#919
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A beloved name with deep roots
#923
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Noble or a variant of Katherine
#926
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to bring together
#927
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A combination of the names Patricia and Anne.
#929
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A variation of Patience.
#939
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Bright, shining one
#941
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Possibly derived from the Arabic name 'Periya' meaning 'great'.
#948
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Derived from 'Presley', meaning priest's meadow
#952
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A combination of names or a modern invented name, possibly derived from 'peace' or 'paz'.
#952
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A beloved name with deep roots
#962
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a form of the name Penelope, often used as a nickname
#962
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a soft drink brand name
#963
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noblewoman
#964
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pork; doorway, entrance
#972
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noble, patrician; grace
#975
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A variation of 'Paisley', meaning 'church' or 'land marked with a church'
#982
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Valuable, dear, cherished
#998
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noble, patrician
#1002
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derived from the word meaning enjoyment or satisfaction.
#1002
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pig; swine
#1004
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A modern spelling variation of Paisley, which refers to a town in Scotland known for its textile patterns.

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