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Philipp
A name with Greek roots, composed of the words for "friend" or "lover" and "horse." Its established meaning is "friend of horses."
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Philippa
Composed of the Greek words "philos" (friend) and "hippos" (horse) and means "friend of horses."
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Philippos
Documented as a compound of "philos" (friend, loving) and "hippos" (horse). The meaning is "friend of horses." Philippos is the full form; Philipp is the common variation in German.
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Philo
A short form of names beginning with "Phil-". The underlying Greek word means "friend."
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Philomena
The name originates in Greek. The frequently mentioned translation "friend of courage" is a common interpretation. Its connection to "philos" (friend, loving) is established, but scholars derive the second element in different ways. An alternative spelling is Filomena.
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Phineas
The exact origin is not conclusively clarified; common interpretations assume Egyptian or Hebrew roots.
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Phinnaeus
A spelling variant of Phineas. The older meaning of this name family is not definitively established; linguistic research discusses both Hebrew and ancient Egyptian roots. A blanket meaning therefore cannot be stated with certainty.
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Phoebe
Traces back to the Greek word "phoibos," meaning "bright" or "pure."
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Phoenix
Originates from Greek. The word originally referred to a dark red or purple color and is closely tied to the mythological firebird.
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Phyllis
A name from Greek mythology. The Ancient Greek word base means "foliage" or "leaf."
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Pia
Pia traces back to the Latin word "pius". The Latin root means "pious", "dutiful", or "honorable". The name is well established in Germany, has an unambiguous spelling, and is pronounced exactly as written.
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Piet
The Dutch short form of Peter; the Greek word base means “rock” or “stone”.
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Pihla
This feminine name is derived from the Finnish word "pihlaja", which refers to the rowan tree or mountain ash.
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Pilar
A traditional name derived from “María del Pilar.” The word means “pillar.” According to tradition, Mary appeared on a pillar in Zaragoza. Pilar is one of the few Spanish girl names that does not end in “a.”
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Pilutaq
A traditional nature name. The Greenlandic word means "leaf" (of a plant). The short form Pilu is also frequently given, which additionally serves as a Greenlandic form of Peter.
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Ping
A common derivation is the character 平, which means "flat," "level," or "peaceful."
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Pio
The Italian form of the Latin name Pius. The documented meaning of the Latin root is "the pious" or "the dutiful."
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Pip
Pip is documented as an English short form of Philip. The Greek roots "philos" and "hippos" mean "friend of horses". Pip is rarely given as an official given name today, but is well established as a familiar name.
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Pipaluk
The name is widely translated as "the sweet little thing" or "the little nurse". This is an interpretation, as the exact etymological origin of the older root is debated among linguists.
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Piper
Like Harper, Piper is an English occupational name. Historically, it referred to a person who played a pipe or flute.
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Pippa
A short form of Philippa. As with the full name, the Greek word base means "friend of horses."
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Pirmin
A name with a strong tradition in southern Germany and Switzerland, historically linked to Reichenau Abbey and Saint Pirminius. The older etymology of this name family has not been definitively clarified; a Celtic or Latin origin is suspected.
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Piroska
A girl's name that goes back to the Latin name Prisca (the venerable one, the ancient one). Over time, the name linguistically blended with the Hungarian word "piros," which means "red."
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Pit
Pit is documented as a Luxembourgish short form of Peter or Pierre. The underlying root is formed by the Greek word "petros", which means "the rock" or "the stone." An extremely short, distinctive first name that pairs well with multi-syllable last names.
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Pius
A Latin name meaning "pious," "dutiful," or "reverent."
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Plamena
A feminine name from the Slavic language area, particularly common in Bulgaria. It derives directly from the Slavic word "plamen," which means flame.
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Pol
Pol is the Luxembourgish spelling of Paul. The name traces back to the Roman cognomen Paulus; the Latin root word means "small" or "humble." Anyone looking for a familiar name who prefers a rarer spelling will find an alternative here.
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Pola
Pola is documented as a short form of the name Apolonia. This name has Greek roots and means "dedicated to the god Apollo" or "belonging to Apollo".
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Polina
Polina is documented as a form of Paulina and as a short form of Apollinariya. The two original names have different roots. A meaning of Paulina cannot, therefore, be applied across the board to every Polina.
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Polly
An English diminutive that can be linked to various longer names, often Mary (Maria). A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise.
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Portia
The female protagonist in "The Merchant of Venice." The first name traces back to the Roman family name Porcius. The Latin root "porcus" means "pig."
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Prisca
A Roman name whose Latin word base "priscus" means "ancient" or "venerable."
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Priscilla
The diminutive form of Prisca, which likewise derives from the Latin word for "ancient" or "venerable."
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Priya
A given name from the Indian linguistic area. The Sanskrit root means "beloved."
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Prosper
A name of Latin origin ("prosperus"), which is confirmed to mean "fortunate", "successful", or "prosperous". In French, it is often written Prosper and stressed on the second syllable.
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Prudence
The name goes back to the Latin word "prudens," which means "clever," "circumspect," or "wise." In the English-speaking world, it established itself as a classic virtue name, but is given rather rarely in German.
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Puck
has an unclear older word meaning. The name is primarily known from English folklore and literature as a nature sprite. A widespread interpretation views the name as a symbol for a cheeky, lively child, though a verified linguistic translation does not exist.
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