Perfect Dog Names That Start With P
Dog names that start with P are a great choice for your new puppy, and not just because some of the coolest naming ideas begin with this letter.
I love how ‘P’ sounds. It’s a hard, distinctive letter. This doesn’t just make it lend itself to nice names though, oh no, it also makes it more of a noticeable cue for your pup. Which potentially could help with name recognition and even recall training. And what’s more, it’s not a letter at the beginning of any of the common dog commands that you are likely to want to teach your puppy. So you can jump into training without causing confusion!
Narrowing Down The Search
I’ve always been a big fan of focussing on a single letter when picking pet names, because when there are so many options out there things can get really overwhelming. Narrowing down your search to a particular letter is a great way to streamline your choices without removing different styles in the way that other naming themes can do.
Personally, I would also always recommend picking a name that has one or two syllables only. Make sure that everyone in your family will find the word easy to pronounce, and that you aren’t going to accidentally offend anyone with your choice of course!
If family members are struggling to agree, I like to write a list of the top choices and stick it to the fridge. Each day have a vote and remove one name, until you come up with a choice that everyone is happy with.
Traditional Human Names
My family has always had a preference for giving human names to our dogs. My childhood best friend was a black Labrador called Jack, and even now we’ve got a Bonnie, Tig and Polly in the family.
The Girls
- Patty
- Polly
- Penny
- Prissy
- Pam
- Pippa
- Poppy
- Paige
- Prim
- Priya
- Pru
- Peggy
- Pandora
- Peony
- Pansy
- Piper
- Peppa
- Princess
- Portia
- Petra
- Paulina
- Pasha
The Boys
- Phil
- Paulie
- Pablo
- Pedro
- Peter
- Parker
- Patrick
- Percy
- Palmer
- Petie
- Paxton
- Paddy
- Phineas
- Pierce
- Presley
- Piers
- Preston
- Pacey
- Poe
- Perry
- Prince
- Prescott
- Parson
P Pet Names for Foodies
Tasty treats also make fairly epic dog names. I bet I could name you a dozen popular dog names based on candy bars alone. But foodie pet names can still be totally original, especially if you go for one of the less common starting letters like P!
- Peaches
- Plum
- Prunes
- Pesto
- Pepper
- Pie
- Pecan
- Pumpkin
- Poptart
- Polo
- Pizza
- Pickle
- Pasta
- Pitta
- Pate
- Pho
- Porkchop
- Pancake
- Penne
- Praline
- Pepsi
- Pudding
Pretty Dog Names
Cute dog names that start with P are plentiful! When heading towards the adorable, names that end in an ‘ee’ sound and even a plural make some of the top contenders.
- Petal
- Posie
- Petunia
- Paddy
- Pinkie
- Pip
- Peanut
- Pal
- Puddles
- Primrose
- Pupster
- Pippin
- Paddles
- Pappy
- Puppa
- Pinto
- Phoenix
- Pearl
- Pixie
- Paisley
- Pluto
- Psalm
- Pinot
- Prairie
Inspired By Animals
A really original way to name your puppy is to look into other species of animal. These cool creatures might be unlikely to make it into your home any time soon, but they can lend a handle to your new dog.
- Pony
- Panther
- Peacock
- Piggy
- Puma
- Python
- Perch
- Pike
- Panda
- Paco
- Pangolin
- Prawn
- Pikas
- Puffer
- Potto
- Puffin
- Porpoise
P for Places!
Another fun way to name your pup is to choose a location that has some meaning to you. Maybe a childhood holiday location, place you grew up or somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit. It’s funny, but you’ll find that a lot of villages, towns, cities, states and even countries have names that also sound beautiful when you are used for people or pets.
- Peru
- Preston
- Paris
- Phoenix
- Padstow
- Pisa
- Prague
- Paignton
- Paisley
- Perth
- Plymouth
Using a letter to pick your puppy names is a bit of a gimmick, but it’s one that i’ve used for naming pets on several occasions and I really believe it’s a great way to narrow down your choices when you are struggling to settle on the right name for you and your new family member.
(paid link)If you’re struggling to settle on the perfect name, why not share your choices in the comments section below and we can help you to decide!
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