The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

First letter

Vintage revival

Older names with lasting appeal

19 names

Greek

Penelope

Meaning uncertain; possibly a kind of duck or a weaving-related compound

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English

Palmer

Pilgrim

FamiliarRising
Latin · Irish

Patrick

Nobleman; patrician

Familiar
English

Pearl

Pearl

Familiar
English · Greek

Peter

Stone

Familiar
English · Greek

Philip

Friend of horses

Familiar
English

Poppy

Poppy flower

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English

Porter

Doorkeeper

Familiar
Latin

Priscilla

Diminutive of Prisca, associated with ancient or old

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English

Pamela

Possibly all sweetness, as a literary coinage

Uncommon
English · Greek

Philippa

Feminine form of Philip: friend of horses

Uncommon
English

Primrose

Primrose flower; its word history includes first rose

Uncommon
English · French · Latin

Prudence

Prudence; a name associated with wisdom and good judgment

Uncommon
Cornish · Welsh

Petroc

Historical saint’s name; ultimate meaning uncertain

Rare gem
Greek

Philo

Friend or lover

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Spanish

Pilar

Pillar

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English

Posy

A bunch of flowers; also a short form of Josephine

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Latin · Italian

Primo

Italian form of Primus: first

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Latin · French

Prosper

Fortunate; successful

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