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American names starting with P include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with P — quick facts

  • 492 American names begin with the letter P
  • 354 girl names, 103 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With P

354 girl names

#135
American
a player of the pipe or flute
#507
American
Pearl; beloved
#511
American
friendship
#525
American
combination of Perry and Ann
#533
American
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
#539
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
American
All sweetness
#541
American
A form of 'Penny', which is a diminutive of 'Penelope', meaning 'weaver'.
#546
American
Fantasy, imagination.
#546
American
from the land of the 'pāisley', a region associated with the fabric pattern
#555
American
A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.
#556
American
noble, patrician
#556
American
Free from burden
#573
American
from the village of Paega's town
#578
American
from the priest's meadow
#585
American
a precious pearl
#585
American
Pear tree
#591
American
A diminutive or variation of the name 'Polly', which originally is derived from 'Molly', meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'star of the sea'.
#598
American
A variant of Peyton, meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'royal'.
#600
American
Cautious, wise
#602
American
noble
#604
American
diminutive of Pearl, meaning 'pearl'
#605
American
A modern name, potentially a blend of 'Priya' and 'Deana', meaning 'beloved' and 'valley' respectively.
#616
American
The one who is wise or prudent
#618
American
passion
#624
American
To sparkle or shine
#626
American
leafy, green
#631
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#631
American
A variant of Phyllis, meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'
#634
American
to be loved; beloved
#639
American
of great value
#640
American
Pearl
#643
American
from the pear tree
#645
American
One who is long-lived
#646
American
Diminutive of 'perle' meaning 'pearl'.
#655
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
#668
American
the lover of horses
#673
American
noblewoman
#676
American↑ Rising
Weaver
#693
American
noble
#694
American
a modern variation of Paisley
#695
American
Noble
#700
American
A variation of 'paradise', symbolizing a state of perfect happiness.
#708
American
soft and sweet like a peach
#712
American
a modern feminine name, likely a variant of the name Patricia.
#716
American↑ Rising
pledge
#751
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#761
American
Gift from God
#765
American
Derived from the word 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty.
#767
American
a variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'
#783
American
Rock; stone
#792
American
blessed; happy
#799
American
A variant spelling of Pamela, meaning 'all honey' or 'the honeyed one'.
#800
American
Noble
#815
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#820
American
Pamela's variant form, often associated with sweetness and loveliness.
#821
American
A rare variant spelling of 'Patience', denoting the quality of being patient.
#823
American
A unique name that suggests a sense of individuality.
#823
American
A name likely derived from the combination elements relating to the word 'fallen.'
#827
American
A variation of an old English name; potentially derived from 'parley', meaning to speak or talk.
#850
American
Of the Persians; wise
#851
American
Of the park meadow
#859
American
Pale meadow
#865
American
noble; patrician
#874
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#888
American
Variant of Pamela
#891
American
A modern name, often thought to be a combination of 'paisley' and 'ly'.
#892
American
Inspired by the goddess Persephone
#898
American
Gift of God
#900
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#903
American
A place where one gathers
#914
American
Little pearl
#918
American
Mentor or guide
#919
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#923
American
Noble or a variant of Katherine
#926
American
to bring together
#927
American
A combination of the names Patricia and Anne.
#929
American
A variation of Patience.
#939
American
Bright, shining one
#941
American
Possibly derived from the Arabic name 'Periya' meaning 'great'.
#948
American
Derived from 'Presley', meaning priest's meadow
#952
American
A combination of names or a modern invented name, possibly derived from 'peace' or 'paz'.
#952
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#962
American
a form of the name Penelope, often used as a nickname
#962
American
a soft drink brand name
#963
American
noblewoman
#964
American
pork; doorway, entrance
#972
American
noble, patrician; grace
#975
American
A variation of 'Paisley', meaning 'church' or 'land marked with a church'
#982
American
Valuable, dear, cherished
#998
American
noble, patrician
#1002
American
derived from the word meaning enjoyment or satisfaction.
#1002
American
pig; swine
#1004
American
A modern spelling variation of Paisley, which refers to a town in Scotland known for its textile patterns.
#1010
American
A diminutive form of Pamela
#1017
American
Derived from Patricia and Anna, meaning 'noble' and 'grace' respectively
#1022
American
God is my protector
#1032
American
fighter's town
#1034
American
noble
#1047
American
Possibly derived from 'Philip', meaning 'lover of horses'

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American Boy Names Starting With P

103 boy names

#91
American
keeper of the park
#257
American
peacock town
#500
American
From the priest's town
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#531
American
One who packs.
#543
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#549
American
Derived from a surname and a place name, possibly meaning 'prince's town' or 'town of the prince'.
#561
American
Pleasure
#571
American
derived from the name Prince combined with Elijah, which means 'my God is Yahweh'
#577
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#681
American
A combination of 'Prince' and the suffix 'ethan'; noble and strong
#684
American
One who lives near the prairies
#693
American
from the meadow
#721
American
Son of Philip
#722
American
Variant of Finn, meaning 'fair' or 'white'
#732
American
Exact, accurate, or sharp
#818
American
Pleasant
#821
American
One who loves and defends his or her country.
#839
American
Son of Peter, meaning 'rock'.
#848
American
Lover of horses
#852
American
from the town of Pinkney
#860
American
A combination of 'Prince' and 'David', suggesting royalty.
#865
American
small, humble + God will add
#868
American
lover of horses
#877
American
Son of the field
#878
American
Small
#888
American
Of, relating to, or befitting a priest; priestly.
#892
American
place name
#892
American
a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'
#921
American
son of Paul.
#980
American
Derived from old family name or surname with uncertain origin.
#1117
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1160
American
to succeed or triumph over adversity
#1176
American
Rock or stone
#1177
American
A surname meaning 'one who lives by the pit' or 'pit-dweller', derived from Old English.
#1179
American
An invented variation of the word ‘prince’, often symbolizing nobility and royalty.
#1204
American
From the town of Princeton
#1217
American
Son of Pika
#1239
American
an official in charge of supervising
#1253
American
a financial gain
#1303
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1316
American
Peaceful town
#1343
American
Nobleman
#1343
American
son of Philip
#1411
American
Prince
#1474
American
One who presides over a meeting or organization.
#1491
American
derived from an Anglicized version of the name 'Pace' or 'Place'.
#1498
American
Pierson is derived from 'son of Peter'
#1509
American
To twist or spin
#1523
American
Swamp
#1534
American
the one who is from the sea
#1551
American
likely a variant of 'Patrell', no specific meaning.
#1554
American
Related to parent or guardian
#1571
American
prince's town
#1586
American
Offering joy or satisfaction, agreeable.
#1603
American
Shortened form of the name Preston or related to pressing things together
#1665
American
The color pink
#1676
American
Rock; stone.
#1757
American
from the hill
#1789
American
Royal John
#1836
American
prince or significant figure
#1846
American
A diminutive form of Philip, meaning 'lover of horses'
#1863
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1868
American
Rock or stone + God is gracious
#2119
American↑ Rising
from the hill
#2264
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#2789
American
Derived from the surname, meaning 'fighter's town'; historically associated with a family or lineage.
#5607
American
former
#5856
American↑ Rising
True; worthy
#6430
American↑ Rising
brave
#6797
American↑ Rising
Prince's town
#6800
American↑ Rising
Prince's town
#7178
American
descendant of the parish
#7179
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#7611
American
a member of the clergy
#7620
American↑ Rising
Derived from the word for a type of fish.
#8745
American↑ Rising
a modern name likely derived from Parks, meaning 'of the park'
#8755
American↑ Rising
from the priest's town
#8809
American↑ Rising
Oracle
#9465
American
Peaceful town
#9466
American↑ Rising
from the Pecos River
#9522
American
Derived from 'son of Paxon', refers to a town or settlement
#9524
American
a variation of 'Pierce', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'
American
Combination of Parker (meaning 'keeper of the park') and James (meaning 'supplanter').
American
Son of the spear
American
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction
American
peaceful town
American
son of Peter
American
the one who is calm or steady
American
From the prince's town
American
One who paces or regulates speed
American
A nickname, typically for someone who repairs or mends things
American
A variant of 'Perrin', which is a diminutive form of 'Pierre,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.'
American
Resurrection or rebirth
American
The one who is a builder or a constructor.
American
to bring joy or happiness
American
Son of Peter
American
Pax's town; peaceful town
American
A diminutive form of Peter
American
from the priest's town

American Unisex Names Starting With P

35 gender-neutral names

#142
American
from the farm by the warrior's town
#197
American
priest's meadow
#527
American
From the priest's meadow
#732
American
of noble heritage
#766
American
Small, humble
#850
American
A variant of the name Perry, meaning 'pear tree'.
#1053
American
A variation of Payton, meaning 'fighter's estate or village.'
#1159
American
Refers to a firearm.
#1256
American
a collection of flowers
#1484
American↑ Rising
A sacred song or hymn; a lyric poem
#1767
American
rocky
#1792
American
Derived from an Old English surname meaning 'from the warrior's town'.
#1868
American
Great house; royal.
#1933
American
fighter's estate
#2790
American
from the town of Pacey
#2832
American↑ Rising
peaceful town
#3569
American
mythical bird that regenerates or is reborn from its ashes
#3817
American
Expression of approval or admiration
#4081
American↑ Rising
Variant of 'Phoenix', a mythical bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn.
#4839
American
From the warrior's estate
#5009
American↑ Rising
from the region of Pasey
#5400
American↑ Rising
A sacred song or poem, traditionally one of the collection of biblical hymns found in the Book of Psalms.
#5857
American↑ Rising
One who creates poetry
#7172
American↑ Rising
A term denoting the reason for which something is done or created.
#8102
American
from the warrior's estate
#8750
American↑ Rising
Mythical bird that rises from ashes; symbolizes rebirth
#9459
American↑ Rising
A modern spelling of Phoenix, often associated with rebirth and renewal.
#9526
American↑ Rising
Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'peacock' or 'son of the bard'.
American
One who is friendly and merry
American↑ Rising
from the land by the port
American↑ Rising
keeper of the park
American↑ Rising
young servant
American↑ Rising
Variant of the name Payton, meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'warrior's town'
American↑ Rising
Son of the pagan
American
An artistic spelling of 'forever'