Names Ending in P for Boys

Though distinguished former Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill was known as Tip, it's usually best to leave names like Skip, Flip, Kip, Pip, Rip, and Tip to the pets of the household.

An English surname originally given to someone quick-witted.

This is the Ukrainian version of Eustathios — the name of several early Greek saints — and therefore distantly connected to Eustace. It is currently among the top boy names in Ukraine.

The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.

Again, North is so much crisper.

Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).

A stable classic in Turkey, consistently ranking between the Top 50 and Top 70 for boys.

The lead character of the Captain America movies, played by Chris Evans, is occasionally called Cap, short for "captain," but even he has a real name. (Steve Rogers, ICYC)

Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.

A rare French name derived from Latin lupus "wolf". It is most often found in the compound name Jean-Loup, as in Jean-Loup Chrétien, an astronaut and the first Frenchman in space.