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The letter P has a strong place in the history of Swedish names. You'll find classic names like Per, Petra and Patrik, but also Nordic and Swedish variants like Peder, Pernilla and Petronella. In this article, you'll find a long list of Swedish girls' and boys' names with P, some unisex names, a section on older names making a comeback, and a short FAQ. The focus is on names used in Sweden, with some Nordic and Swedish spellings.<\/p>\n

Maiden name in P<\/h2>\n

A longer list of girls' names beginning with P, common in Sweden or the Nordic countries and Swedish spellings and variants.<\/p>\n

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Name<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Paola<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paulina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pauline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pauliina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pamela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parisa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mrs Patricia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patrizia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pegah<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peggy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
penny<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Penelope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petrea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petronella<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pernilla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pernille<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pia-Maria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mushroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pilvi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pippa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pirjo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pirkko<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Priscilla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philippa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philomena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pearl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Most popular girl names in P right now<\/h3>\n

Petra<\/strong>, Pernilla<\/strong> and Pia<\/strong> are Swedish classics. Paulina<\/strong> and Penelope<\/strong> have been trendy in recent years. Petronella<\/strong> and pearl<\/strong> gives a more unique feel but still feels distinctly Swedish.<\/p>\n

Boys' names beginning with P<\/h2>\n

Here's a longer list of boys' names starting with P, focusing on Swedish and Nordic names and Swedish spellings.<\/p>\n

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Name<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Patrik<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Patrick<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Paul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Paul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pavel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Peder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Pehr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Per<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Per-Olof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shovel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Peter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pontus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pasi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pekka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Peter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Peter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Petter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Peter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Philip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phillip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prince<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preben<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pascal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Paavo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parham<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parviz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Most popular boy names in P right now<\/h3>\n

Per<\/strong>, Patrik<\/strong> and Pontus<\/strong> are timeless Swedish favourites. Mr Peter<\/strong> and Mr Petter<\/strong> are still common, while variants such as Mr Peder<\/strong>, Mr Pehr<\/strong> and St Peter<\/strong> gives an older Swedish tone that many people recognise.<\/p>\n

Unisex name in P<\/h2>\n

Fewer P-names are used as unisex in Sweden, but these do exist.<\/p>\n