Dog names that start with P can have a special meaning to you, or could be completely random! We’ve included over 200 ideas for you to choose from.
- Human names starting with P
- Cute dog names starting with P
- Cool puppy names starting with P
- Unique dog names starting with P
Choosing a dog name is no small challenge! This name will stick with your dog for life, so it’s important to pick one you’re going to love for potentially over a decade! If you’re reading this, you’ve narrowed it down to a dog name starting with P, which is a great place to start! Perhaps your name also starts with a P, or your dog’s breed! Or, you’re just drawn to the letter. For whatever reason, we’ve got plenty of ideas for you to choose from!
Our 25 Favorite Dog Names Starting With P
- Paisley
- Pansy
- Party
- Patch
- Patty
- Peaches
- Pendant
- Pepper
- Perdie
- Phin
- Pickles
- Piglet
- Pink
- Pingu
- Pip
- Pixie
- Plonker
- Pogo
- Pollen
- Pongo
- Price
- Prince
- Pringle
- Punk
- Pyramid
Our favorite names contain a mix of everything! But, to make things a little easier, the rest of our name ideas are split into different categories. So, let’s get started with some human names starting with P.
Girl Dog Names that Start with P
- Paige
- Paityn
- Paloma
- Pamela
- Pandora
- Paola
- Parisa
- Parker
- Parvati
- Parvetta
- Pasha
- Patricia
- Paula
- Pazia
- Peggy
- Penelope
- Penny
- Peony
- Perry
- Petra
- Petunia
- Peyton
- Philippa
- Phillis
- Phoebe
- Pia
- Piper
- Pippa
- Prita
- Priya
- Polly
- Pollyanna
- Poppy
- Portia
- Posey
- Precilla
- Primrose
- Priscilla
- Priyanka
- Prue
Female dog names that start with P can be girly or strong depending on the vibe you’re looking for! But, what about our male dogs?
Boy Dog Names that Start with P
- Pace
- Paco
- Paddy
- Padric
- Pan
- Paolo
- Parav
- Parnell
- Pascal
- Patrick
- Paul
- Paxton
- Paz
- Pedro
- Peele
- Penn
- Percival
- Percy
- Peregrin
- Perez
- Pete
- Peter
- Phil
- Phillipe
- Phineas
- Pierce
- Pierre
- Piotr
- Pippin
- Poe
- Pollard
- Pollux
- Pontius
- Prayan
- Prescott
- Presley
- Preston
- Priest
- Prosper
- Puck
Human names are a great place to start when searching for your puppy’s name, but there are plenty of other places we can turn to for inspiration.
Cute Dog Names Starting With a P
- Paddington
- Pancake
- Papa
- Papaya
- Passion
- Patience
- Paws
- Pea
- Peace
- Peanut
- Pear
- Peeta
- Pegasus
- Penguin
- Pepper
- Periwinkle
- Piccolo
- Pikachu
- Pimms
- Pineapple
- Pingu
- Pinky
- Pippy
- Pipsqueak
- Plankton
- Platypus
- Plum
- Polenta
- Pomelo
- Ponyo
- Popcorn
- Popeye
- Pops
- Popsicle
- Porky
- Praise
- Pretzel
- Princess
- Pumba
- Pumpkin
Inspiration for cute and sweet dog names can come from anywhere! From your favorite food, to your favorite fictional characters! But, cute isn’t the vibe that everyone is looking for in their new dog name.
Cool Dog Names that Start with P
- Pacha
- Paco
- Padme
- Palpatine
- Pandy
- Panic
- Pantheon
- Paris
- Peacock
- Peaky
- Peep
- Peeves
- Pepita
- Peregrin
- Pesky
- Phantom
- Philly
- Pilot
- Pilsner
- Pimp
- Pinball
- Pinch
- Pine
- Ping
- Pintsize
- Pirate
- Pistachio
- Pistol
- Plague
- Pocahontas
- Poirot
- Potter
- Prentiss
- President
- Pretoria
- Professor
- Pua
- Punisher
- Puzzler
- Pyro
Some of the dog names on this list are more popular than others. But, even when you’re choosing a dog name starting with P, you can find some really unique ideas. Here are some of our favorites.
Unique Dog Names Starting with P
- Padawan
- Paradox
- Parrot
- Parsnip
- Pavlova
- Pawnee
- Peasant
- Pebbles
- Peddler
- Pelican
- Pergola
- Pheasant
- Picante
- Pioneer
- Piranha
- Pirouette
- Pleakley
- Pledge
- Plush
- Poacher
- Poison
- Polaroid
- Pope
- Poppadom
- Porkchop
- Potbelly
- Pouch
- Pox
- Praline
- Prawn
- Priestly
- Prig
- Prophecy
- Province
- Prune
- Pudge
- Pudding
- Pulp
- Punch
- Putty
Though it might seem difficult to find the right name starting with P, there are so many cool and interesting ideas to choose from! So, how do you narrow down so many selections?
Tips for Choosing the Right Name
One of the first words we teach our dogs is their name! To make this process easier, many trainers recommend sticking to words that are one or two syllables long. However, it’s also a good idea to avoid any names that sound like popular training commands you plan to use – for instance sit, down, drop, and so on.
You may also want to avoid extremely popular dog names. There’s nothing wrong with choosing these, but it can make things confusing when you call your dog in the park and end up with 5 more than you expected!
The best method is to choose a name the whole family likes, and one that will stand the test of time. Remember, this name has to be used for years!
Which Name Have You Chosen?
Was one of the dog names starting with P on our list the perfect option for your new friend? Or, did you think of an even better one that we missed off? Let us know in the comments so we can keep adding extra ideas!
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References and Resources
- Kreplins, T. (et al), ‘What to Call a Dog? A Review of the Common Names for Australian Free-Ranging Dogs’, Pacific Conservation Biology (2018)
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- Pongracz, P. (et al), ‘The Owners’ Assessment of “Everyday Dog Memory”: A Questionnaire Study’, Interaction Studies (2012)
- Bloom, P. ‘Can a Dog Learn a Word?’, Science (2004)
- Fugazza, C. (et al), ‘Rapid Learning of Object Names in Dogs’, Scientific Reports (2021)
- Hoffman, J. ‘The Art of Naming a Dog’, The New York Times (2013)
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