Dog Names Starting With P

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PabloSmall
Pachaa civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
PacoFree
PacorroFree Man
PaddingtonThe Estate Of Padda
PaddyPet Name of Patrick
PadraigNoble, nobleman, chief.
Padre`Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
PageRoman household spirits of the pantry
PagetLittle Page
PaisleyChurch
Pakoradelicious fritter
Pala close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
Palman award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
PalmerHoly Land Pilgrim
Palmiropalm tree
Pamphagosvoracious
Pancooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
Pancakea flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
PanchoFree
Pancrazioall power
Pandalarge black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae
PandoraThe first woman in greek mythology
PaneerIndian cottage cheese.
PangoLovely, happy, joyous.
PannusInflammation of tissue.
Pantherlarge American feline resembling a lion
Paolosmall
Paradiseany place of complete bliss and delight and peace
ParisFrench for handsome prince of troy
ParkCypress Tree
Parkaa kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
ParkerPark Keeper
ParleyTrader
Parsnipa strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root
Parthwarrior prince
ParthivRoyal
PascalA procedural programming language.
PascaleEaster child, lamb
Pastashaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg
Pastrya dough of flour and water and shortening
PatchNoble
Patchesa small contrasting part of something
PatrickNobleman
Patricusnoble
PattonSon Of Patrick
Paul BunyonGiant lumberjack legend.
Pavopeafowl
Pawnleave as a guarantee in return for money
PaxGoddess of peace in roman mythology
PaxtonFrom Pacc's Town
PazPeace
PeaA spherical green seed eaten as a vegetable.
PeachesPeaches
Peachyof something resembling a peach in color
PeanutGround Nut Legume
Peanut ButterSpreadable nutty goodness.
PeaqueLovely little one.
PearlSmooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk
PebblesSmall Rocks
Pecantree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
PecotaBaseball player projection system
PedroRock, stone
Pee WeeSmall child nickname.
Peeweesmall olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America
Pegasusa constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces
PeonyFlower
PepperA hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.
PeppyFull of drive and fast on the pickup.
PepsiPepsi Cola is a trademarked cola
PequeñaSmall, little
PercivalPierce Valley
PercyPierce Valley
PerditaLost
Peridewager
PeritasLoyal, faithful companion.
Perkycharacterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
PerryPerry mason, detective extraordinaire
Perseusderived from 'to destroy
Perua republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
PeteRock
PeterStone
PetersonSon Of Peter
PeteyRock
PetitSmall, little
PetriRock of Peter.
PeytonFrom Pacca's Town
Phantomsomething existing in perception only
PhersonSon of Phera.
PhiThe twenty fist letter in the greek alphabet.
PhilipLover of horses
PhillipLover Of Horses
PhillipeLover of horses.
Phobosthe larger of the two satellites of Mars
PhoenixA long-lived bird in greek mythology.
PiThe sixteenth letter in the greek alphabet.
PicardInhabitant of Picardy, in France
Picassoprolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881-1973)
PiccoloSmall, little
Pickleinformal terms for a difficult situation
Picklesinformal terms for a difficult situation
PicoTiny peak/mountain.
PicusA minor god of agriculture; woodpecker or magpie
PiddleTo waste time on trivial things.
PieA baked dish of fruit, meat or vegetables.
PieniSmall, little
PierceRock
Pierostone
Pigleta young pig
PikachuElectric mouse Pokémon.
Pileusa fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
PilgrimOne who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
PineconeSeed-bearing cone.
PingStable
PingoSmall round hill.
Pinopine tree andcurly
PinotA wine made from Pinot grapes.
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
PiperFlute Player
PippaLover Of Horses
Pippinany of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
PirateRobber Of The Sea
PiscesThe Fish
Pistachionut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel
Pistola firearm that is held and fired with one hand
PistonReciprocating engine device.
Pit(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
PitaFlat Bread
Pitcherthe position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
PixelSmall Area Of Illumination On A Display Screen.
PixieFairy
PizzaItalian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
Plaida cloth having a crisscross design
PlanetTo wander; any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system.
PlataPlain Or Plate
PlatoA philosopher in greek mythology.
Pleiadesa star cluster in the constellation Taurus
PlutoGod of hell and wealth in roman mythology.
Pochia classic Japanese name
Pocketsan enclosed space
PocoLittle bit
PodoShort for Podocarpus, which are evergreen shrubs or trees usually from 1 to 25 meters tall.
PoeUnited States writer and poet (1809-1849)
PogoCartoon possum character.
PokadotColorful polka dot pattern.
PokieSlow.
PokkyCute and playful puppy.
Polarbeing of crucial importance
Polaristhe brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
Poldipeople-bold
Polk11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
PolygonA figure with at least three straight sides.
Poma disparaging term for a British person
Pom PomCheerful and playful.
Pomegranateshrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit
PonceOcean
Ponchoa blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
Pongotype genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
Ponzioof the sea
PoochieCute, playful dog.
PoofySoft, fluffy, cuddly.
PookieCute nickname for child.
Popcorncorn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
PopeClergy
Poplarany of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins
PopsShortened form of father.
PoptartFilled pastry snack.
PorbUnknown, possibly invented.
Porfiriopurple
PorfiroNoble, purple-colored stone.
Pork ChopFried pork cutlet.
Porkchopchop cut from a hog
PorkyFat, happy piglet.
PorterDelicious dark beer
PoseidonGod of the sea in Greek mythology.
Potatoannual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous
PotterPot Maker
Pouncemove down on as if in an attack
Pow PowDominican expression for subjugating naughty young children in the throws of a temper tantrum.
Powdera mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
PrairieFlatland
PranayLove
PremLove
PrescottFrom The Priest's Cottage
PresleyFrom The Priest's Field
PrestonFrom The Priest's Town
PretoBlack
Primofirst
PrinceRoyal Son
PrincetonPrestigious school.
Prinzprince
Procyonthe type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons
ProdigyA master at a young age.
ProfessorProfessor x in marvel's x-men.
Prometheus(Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind; Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock where an eagle gnawed at his liver until Hercules rescued him
ProntoSpanish for quickly or immediately.
ProsperoSuccess
Pterelaswinged
Pucka vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
PuddinSweet dessert treat.
Pudding(British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)
PudgeCuddly, chubby person.
Puffsuck in or take (air)
Puffinany of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills
Puffyabnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
PugsleyCute, mischievous pup.
Pulsara degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation
PumbaaWise warthog friend.
Pumpkina coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
PunchPower, zest and forcefulness.
Puny(used especially of persons) of inferior size
Pushera sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes
Putterwork lightly
PyroAs in pyromaniac.
Pyrrhusfire or flame-colored
PythonA type of large, constricting snake

Dog Names Starting With P currently rank in 27th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, dog names starting with p seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dog Names Starting With P?

These dog names starting with p range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Princess is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Prometheus.

Prometheus scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Princess.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dog Names Starting With P?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dog Names Starting With P.

The states that love dog names starting with p the most are Washington, New Mexico and Wyoming.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Nevada, Rhode Island and Idaho.

Which countries have the most love for Dog Names Starting With P?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of dog names starting with p.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE dog names starting with p are Senegal, Mozambique and Cabo Verde.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Taiwan, Iraq and China.