Many great things begin with the letter P, including one of our favorite things in life: Puppies! We have some great P name collections here on different themes, from flowers to famous pups, art to animals and much more. We also have great tips on coming up with original dog names that start with P.
Contents
- Best dog names starting with P – our favorites!
- Flower and animal names that begin with P
- Cool and cute P names
- Funny ideas and creative inspiration
Naming your new furry family member is a fun and exciting endeavor, but it can also be quite stressful. Maybe naming your dog has become a family affair and not everyone can get on the same page. Or, perhaps you have searched high and low for that perfect dog name and still find yourself stumped.
Guidelines on Naming Your Dog
There are some guidelines you may want to consider following. Funny names can work well for example, but you probably don’t want to name your new pup something like “Poopers” or “Pee-Pee”.
While names like these might seem funny initially, they could become embarrassing when out and about at the dog park.
Did you know that dogs latch on quickest to names with more than one syllable and less than three? This means that if you want your dog to learn his name quickly, you should probably go with two syllable names. Examples of these are Penny or Pesto.
Following this rule means avoiding shorter names like Pip or longer names like Penelope. Still, if you have your heart set on a super short nickname for your dog or you would prefer an ironically big name to suit your itty-bitty pup, then go for it.
With time, patience, and positive reinforcement, experts agree that most dogs can learn their names in as little as a week.
Best Dog Names that Start with P
There are a number of popular dog names that begin with the letter P, but let’s talk about the crème of the crop! Below you will find a list of twenty of the world’s most coveted dog names that begin with the letter P!
- Patches
- Piper
- Polly
- Poppy
- Pongo
- Paige
- Picasso
- Princess
- Pesto
- Primo
- Prince
- Pepe
- Pero
- Pepper
- Precious
- Penn
- Prissy
- Presto
- Pluto
- Paddington
- Peyton
Not into trends? Would you prefer to be the trendsetter yourself? Don’t worry. We’ve got a list of unique P names for you coming up.
Female Dog Game Names That Start with P
While these names are classically feminine, the rule is that there are no rules! So, if you find a name below that suits your dog, don’t worry if he’s a he or if she’s a she.
The most important thing is that you find the perfect name that speaks to you. With that being said, let’s take a look at some of our favorite feminine sounding dog names that begin with P!
- Patty
- Paisley
- Pearl
- Pippi
- Paulina
- Paprika
- Perdita
- Priscilla
- Pippi
- Purdy
- Prima Donna
- Prudence
- Petra
- Peta
- Phoebe
- Penny
Male Dog Names that Start with P
We just love that these male puppy names are strong, confident, and all things boy. Check out this wonderful list of P names for male dogs!
- Pudge
- Poenius
- Peleus
- Pontius
- Paco
- Pogo
- Poco
- Parker
- Penrod
- Prancer
- Plutus
- Peleus
- Paragon
- Peder
- Poko
- Pong
- Papu
- Pavlov
- Panos
- Pollux
- Pinocchio
You can also come up with some great male names that start with P by thinking about hobbies or sports that are often associated with masculinity such as boxing or wrestling. Think of famous sportsmen from history and make a list of all those that begin with P. Or how about using machinery or engines as your starting point (think of words like Piston or Petrol, Porsche or Pontiac) Or boating: Pintle, Pilot, Painter, Pirogue
Flower Names Beginning With P
- Petunia
- Primrose
- Poppy
- Periwinkle
- Pansy
- Phlox
- Petal
- Primula
- Peony
Little collections of names like these are fun and easy to make. Just think of a theme, anything that interests you, and brainstorm as many words as you can associated with that theme. Write everything down to begin with.
Animals That Start With The Letter P
Animal names are a good example of where brainstorming name ideas can throw up a mixture of suitable and unsuitable names. At the early stage of building a collection of names its really important to let your creative side out. So when you think of animals beginning with P, that means writing everything down, rather than trying to decide which names might be suitable. You can do the selection part of the job later. Here’s a collection of ideas based on an animal theme.
- Panther
- Puma
- Porpoise
- Pike
- Prawn
- Paws
- Parrot
- Pangoline
- Peregrine
- Pigeon
- Peacock
- Puffin
Not all those ideas will be suitable as a name but you can see that a few stand out. We especially liked Puffin and Peregrine! While Paws and Prawn make quite cute names for little dogs.
Cool Dog Names that Start with P
Does your dog have swag? Is he the cool kid in class and the most popular pup on the playground? Then this is the list for you! Loaded with personality and pizazz, this list of twenty cool P names for dogs will help to ensure your pup stays at the top of the cool-dog totem pole!
- Pandora
- Plato
- Phoenix
- Panthera
- Paradise
- Paris
- Paxton
- Poet
- Plato
- Pisces
- Pazzo
- Picasso
- Plexi
- Pandemonium
- Papoose
- Pizzaz
- Papillion
- Prodigy
- Pathfinder
- Portia
- Pavlov
Cute Dog Names that Start with P
In need of some adorably cute dog names that begin with the letter P? You’re in luck! We’ve got a list of twenty precious P names sure to melt your heart.
- Panda
- Pumpkin
- Peewee
- Popcorn
- Popsicle
- Piglett
- Pops
- Peabody
- Pooh
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pizza
- Pebbles
- Porkchop
- Puddles
- Potato
- Piggy
- Peppermint
- Puppers
- Puffball
If you haven’t passed out yet from cuteness overload, then you might want to take a seat. This massive list dedicated to way too cute dog names is sure to have you swooning!
Funny Dog Names that Start with P
The internet is alive with hilarious dog names and funny dog name puns. If you have a devilish sense of humor and your dog is quite the comedian as well, then this list is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Start your puppy or rescue dog off with a smile by giving him a funny dog name that begins with P!
- President Puppers
- Professor Wigglesworth
- Paw-mela Anderson
- Princess Poppy
- Picnic
- President Pawsington
- Puppy-Pants
- Pancake
- Poopsy
- Pickle
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pup Tart
- Puppy the Vampire Slayer
- PB&J
- Pumpernickel
- President Dwight D. Eisen-Howler
- Pudding Pup
- Peanut Pupper
- Pupcake
- Prince Pupperton
Unique Dog Names that Start with P
Alright, you trendsetters. If you read the popular name list above and weren’t too impressed, then perhaps this list will tickle your fancy.
With twenty of the most unique P dog names we could find, you’re sure to walk away with something completely original and unlike anything you have ever heard before.
There will be no mistaking who your dog is at the dog park! Check out this list of twenty totally off the wall dog names for your one of a kind dog!
- Porgy
- Packer
- Peaselblossom
- Pacio
- Porlo
- Pheba
- Porker
- Philander
- Philo
- Painter
- Patton
- Pia
- Philo
- Piano
- Paget
- Paxo
- Paillette
Tough Dog Names that Start with P
Perhaps your new Chihuahua thinks he is a bona fide guard dog. Or, perhaps your Great Dane snuggles in your lap and hides during thunderstorms. Or maybe you just want your squishy little love bug to have a fierce title to contradict his not-so-tough personality.
Regardless, you’re looking for tough dog names and we’re here to deliver. Check out this badass list of twenty tough sounding dog names.
- Poltergeist
- Pirate
- Pistol
- Patriot
- Piranha
- Perish
- Puck
- Panther
- Pharaoh
- Pompey
- Punk
- Pest
- Protein
- Punch
- Prototype
- Phantom
- Poison
- Proton
- Popeye
- Poseidon
Fun Facts About Dog Names that Start with P
Did you know that some of history’s most famous dogs had names that began with the letter P?
That’s right! So, if you’ve decided to name your dog a name that starts with the letter P, your pooch will be in good company.
Mickey Mouse’s dog Pluto, 101 Dalmatian’s characters Perdita and Pongo, and the brilliant Mr. Peabody are just a few famous dogs who proudly sport P names.
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Mara says
I came here to name my chick I decided on Pip
Prudie says
My dog’s name is Posie
Kc says
Porter, Priscilla and Peaches at our house. Needing another male name….. Think we’ll go for POTUS
or POTUS Pork Chop or PUTUS P Whirl.
Hannah says
Pip is a cute name or pippin
jewel says
i came here to name my rat, i went with pixie!
Jessire says
My dogs name is Puma. Another idea 🙂
megan says
we ended up calling our new puppy Pan, short for Pandora 🙂
TJ says
Still like my boys name that I twisted into P’nutz!
Lynn Watson says
My girl dogs were called pippa and pepsi , not even mentioned
Jake says
Probably because the woman who wrote this article is named Pippa herself. Funny how she has a dog name and writes books about dogs.