Girl Dog Names That Start With P

Sassy but slight nickname name.

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 favor.

Occasionally used in the Latino community, another Easter-related name.

Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.

Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.

Painter is among the most creative choices in this very fashionable category of names, with a particularly pleasant sound. Whereas most occupational names conjure up physical labor, this one feels like a gateway to the arts. Actor Chad Lowe used it as the middle name of his daughter Mabel.

Prudence is rising again for baby girls. Prudent feels like a more modern spin, even though it too has a Puritan history. Plus, it still gets you to that cute nickname Pru.

An admirable quality to impart; Pleasant was used by Charles Dickens in Our Mutual Friend and in modern times is known via American Girl dolls creator Pleasant Rowland.

Talk about pressure.

Prudy does not improve on Prudence.

Sandy southwestern feel.