Searching for the perfect name for your pup? Dog names starting with the letter “P” are popular for multiple reasons.
Not only does the letter just pop with energy, but there are plenty of cute names for dogs that start with P!
For a unique and fun dog name starting with “P,” look no further—Rover has you covered.
‘P’ Names For Girl Dogs
Here are 40 names for female dogs that start with “P”:
- Paige
- Penny
- Patricia
- Piper
- Pepper
- Phoebe
- Princess
- Peony
- Pera
- Pepina
- Prue
- Pixie
- Polly
- Paris
- Pepita
- Pippa
- Prada
- Paige
- Peggy
- Pippy
- Paola
- Pell
- Portia
- Percy
- Priscilla
- Petzi
- Patsy
- Peri
- Perla
- Pernilla
- Persia
- Petula
- Pola
- Panache
- Paige
- Pixy
- Penny
- Pastiche
- Pina
- Paradise
‘P’ Names For Boy Dogs
Here are 40 names for male dogs that start with “P”:
- Paddy
- Prince
- Pauly
- Pluto
- PJ
- Preston
- Pratt
- Pat
- Perry
- Penn
- Pablo
- Phoenix
- Polo
- Papi
- Percival
- Poncho
- Pierre
- Phil
- Puck
- Piper
- Paddy
- Plex
- Plato
- Pascal
- Pike
- Porky
- Patrick
- Pyro
- Philip
- Prime
- Paolo
- Pierce
- Parker
- Preston
- Professor
- Petey
- Port
- Peter
- Popeye
- Porter
Cute Dog Names That Start With ‘P’
Here are 50 cute dog names that start with “P”:
- Peep
- Paco
- Pluto
- Posey
- Puddles
- Pickwick
- Puffer
- Poe
- Piff
- Plie
- Paddington
- Poppy
- Pupper
- Pixie
- Petunia
- Periwinkle
- Puff
- Pinky
- Pippy
- Poochy
- Ponyo
- Potter
- Pixel
- Pikachu
- Pinot
- Pollywog
- Piglet
- Paisley
- Primrose
- Piggy
- Pumba
- Peewee
- Puddles
- Piggy
- Peabody
- Punchy
- Pippin
- Pooka
- Pacey
- Pavetta
- Peppa
- Pompom
- Pogo
- Precious
- Pingpong
- Pugnose
- Pooh
- Porky
- Punchbowl
- Paunch
Food Names For Dogs That Start With ‘P’
Here are 35 food-related dog names that start with “P”:
- Pepperoni
- Penne
- Peppermint
- Persimmon
- Pesto
- Pizza
- Porkchop
- Pepper
- Parfait
- Peanut
- Pancetta
- Peaches
- Pumpkin
- Papaya
- Pancake
- Pear
- Peach
- Piccata
- Popover
- Polenta
- Pilaf
- Pistou
- Pickles
- Pepsi
- Parmesan
- Pecan
- Paprika
- Pasta
- Popcorn
- Pumpernickel
- Pistachio
- Parsley
- Praline
- Pretzel
- Puddin’
Unique Dog Names That Start With ‘P’
Here are 40 unique dog names:
- Pagoda
- Pushpin
- Parasol
- Purple
- Pitcher
- Paloma
- Psy
- Panki
- Panama
- Pampas
- Patina
- Pub
- Peso
- Pan
- Piff
- Pipsqueak
- Proton
- Piko
- Panga
- Paxi
- Pichu
- Pria
- Piñata
- Pilar
- Pemba
- Paradise
- Paz
- Prue
- Pride
- Passion
- Pandora
- Panlo
- Potpourri
- Pavlov
- Pezzi
- Patton
- Pierro
- Pietje
- Phineas
- Paragon
Cool Dog Names That Start With ‘P’
Here are 25 cool dog names:
- Pink
- Pica
- Pilot
- Pava
- Petro
- Plata
- Prowler
- Punk
- Patriot
- Post
- Piston
- Pasternak
- Polaris
- Presley
- Priyanka
- Peugeot
- Puma
- Pettyfer
- Poet
- Piccolo
- Phish
- Panther
- Pike
- Phoenix
- Pirate
‘P’ Dog Names Of Other Animals
Want to name your dog after another animal? Here are 15 names:
- Panda
- Parrot
- Penguin
- Polar Bear
- Panther
- Peacock
- Pelican
- Porcupine
- Platypus
- Pangolin
- Pigeon
- Puffin
- Parakeet
- Partridge
- Pelican
Human Names For Dogs
You’ll notice many of the names on this list are names for people that might work just as well for a baby as for a puppy.
Our data shows that each year, dog lovers increasingly turn to human names for their pets. This reflects the larger cultural trend that embraces dogs as full-fledged family members rather than “just” pets.
In the past, male dog names and female dog names were less likely to be personalized to the dog. For instance, a boy dog might have been named Rex, Duke, or Rover, while a girl dog might have been called Lady or Honey. Nowadays, however, you’re more likely to hear Paul or Penelope called out at your local dog park.
Tips for Choosing a Dog Name
So how do you find the perfect name for your dog? Think about personality—yours AND theirs! For example, in our list, there’s variety to fit any type of dog, from a tiny Pecan to a tough Pike.
Another consideration when choosing your dog’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion.
In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.” Many dog experts recommend choosing a name with at least two syllables and a sing-song or vowel sound at the end.
Dog breeds factor into puppy name decisions, as well. A big dog like a Great Dane can carry Prince, while a French bulldog would be cute as Pie or Paprika.
The best dog names fit the individual pet and make you smile—since dogs are part of your family, and their names reflect what’s important to you as well as your love for them.
Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their pets. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their dog’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
