Greek Names that Start With P

This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.

Parents seeking a distinctive New Testament name might consider this one. Adopted by some Puritans in the seventeenth century, Persis was used in the William Dean Howells novel The Rise of Silas Lapham for the wife of the protagonist.

Castor's twin in the constellation Gemini. That final x makes this name modern and cool.

Petal is the soft and sweet-smelling name of a character in the novel and film, The Shipping News. With the rise of such flower names as Poppy and Posy, we believe Petal — down-to-earth yet romantic — has its own appealingly distinctive style.

This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.

One of the names of the sun god Apollo, this is better known in its feminine form, Phoebe.

Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of those nature names that hides its true, well, nature.

The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.

Too tightly tied to the acronym for the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Spelling variation of Philip. Exactly as many baby boys were named with the single 'l' spelling in 2017.

Five girls were given the name Perrine last year. More modern-sounding are Perrin, Perry, or even Petra.

This version of the sea god's name may be more ready for prime time than the Roman version, Neptune -- slightly.

Petronella, and its shorter sister Petra, are both feminizations of Peter. While Petronella is a name with deep history, it's extremely rare. It was given to no baby girls on record in the US last year.

Parthenia may be a bit unwieldy, but does conjure up majestic images of the Parthenon.

This ancient saint's name was borne by the infamous midcentury playboy, Porfirio Rubirosa.

Sweet and soft alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for the Russian male names like Pavel, which itself is a diminutive of Paul. But could be used as a twist on Pauline. Pasha offers an international flair with a cozy, approachable vibe.

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

Creative variation on Peter.

The name of several early saints, including one, Pelagia the Penitent, a beautiful and licentious dancing girl who repented, then, disguised as a man, spent the rest of her life living alone in a cave on the Mount of Olives. Because of her early vocation, she is the patron saint of actresses.

Pelagios is one of the more outre of the sea-related names. But Pel could work as a short form -- or Gus.