What are the most popular English names?

Some popular English names are Henry, meaning ‘house ruler,’ Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the south,’ Jack, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Daniel, meaning ‘God is my judge’ are some of the popular English names (2).

What are some English boy names that have religious significance?

Some English boy names with religious significance are Lucas, meaning ‘bringer of light,’ Stephen, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘reward,’ and Gomer, meaning ‘famous battle.’

What are some English boy names associated with the British monarchy?

Some of the English boy names that are associated with the British monarchy include Charles, meaning ‘free man,’ is the name of the Prince of Wales, Louis meaning ‘renowned warrior,’ it is the anime of the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Philip, meaning ‘horse lover,’ is the name of the Duke of Edinburgh.

What are some popular nicknames for English boy’s names?

Some popular nicknames are Billy, Charlie, Jake, Joe and Will. These nicknames are among the US top 1000 nicknames for boys and hence are popular (3).

How can I choose the right English boy name for my child?

You may choose the right name by deciding on the kind of name you want, either modern or traditional. Then you may research the meaning of the name, its history, culture, how the name sounds, whether or not it aligns with your values, and how the name is viewed in society. For example, some common English boy names with decent meanings are Harley, meaning ‘hare’s meadow,’ Dean, meaning ‘valley,’ and Miles, meaning ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful.’

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291 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Patrick	Boy	Nobleman
Peter	Boy	Rock; Stone
Preston	Boy	One who is from the priest's settlement or town
Paul	Boy	One who is humble and small
Prince	Boy	Royal descendant
Porter	Boy	One who guards the gates
Philip	Boy	Horse lover
Princeton	Boy	Prince town
Pierce	Boy	Rock; Stone; Son of Piers
Phillip	Boy	Horse lover

Palmer	Boy	Pilgrim; Palm tree
Pierson	Boy	Rock; Son of Peter
Pharaoh	Boy	Great house
Percy	Boy	One who pierces the valley
Penn	Boy	Head; Top; Hill
Paris	Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Price	Boy	Son of the ardent one; Enthusiasm
Patton	Boy	He belongs to warrior's town; Nobleman; Brash warrior
Pryce	Boy	Son of the ardent one; Enthusiasm
Payson	Boy	Son of Pays; Peace; Small; Humble

Percival	Boy	Pierce the valley; Hard spears
Pace	Boy	Peace; Peacemaker
Perrin	Boy	Rock
Prescott	Boy	The cottage that belongs to the priest
Paxon	Boy	Peace
Pryor	Boy	One who worked for a Prior; Superior; Monastic leader
Purcell	Boy	An occupational name for a swineherd; Piglet; Pig
Prestin	Boy	One who is from the priest's farm
Polo	Boy	Freer of horses; Bold or brave people
Priam	Boy	Redeemed; Beloved

Pernell	Boy	Little rock
Pharrell	Boy	A man of valor
Pike	Boy	A Spear; Stone; Rock; Hill point; Sharp; Pointed; Fisherman
Patterson	Boy	Son of Patrick
Purvis	Boy	Provider of food; Purveyor
Phil	Boy	A lover or friend of horses; Friend; Beloved
Prentice	Boy	A pupil; A learner of the trade
Potter	Boy	One who makes storage and drinking vessels
Peterson	Boy	The son of Peter; Stone
Pacen	Boy	Son of peace; Humble; The sea

Park	Boy	One who lives near park; Nobleman; Stone; Plain
Peregrin	Boy	A traveler; A pilgrim being
Philo	Boy	Beloved; Lover; Friend; Partner
Pruitt	Unisex	Brave; Valiant; Wise
Prosper	Girl	Fortunate; Successful
Powers	Boy	Poor; A person from the town of Poix in France
Prometheus	Boy	Foresight; Forethought
Pippin	Boy	A boy who inspires awe; Traveller
Pistol	Unisex	Whistle; A firearm
Power	Unisex	A source or means of supplying energy

Pearson	Girl	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone; Son of Pierce
Ptolemy	Boy	Aggressive and warlike
Parish	Boy	From Paris; From the Parisii tribe; Nobleman
Parke	Boy	Park keeper; Of the forest
Pape	Unisex	Father
Paton	Boy	A royal and humble person
Prestan	Boy	One who is from the priest's town
Pervis	Boy	Passage; Courtyard; Porch of a church
Philander	Boy	One who is a lover and loves mankind
Patch	Boy	To fight; Rock or stone; Easter Passover; Noble; A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or weak spot

Pratt	Boy	A crafty, tricky person
Prentis	Boy	An apprentice of someone
Padraic	Boy	One who belongs to patrician class
Pal	Boy	Small; Humble; Companion; Friend; Move; Protect
Phelps	Boy	One who is born to love horses; Son of Philip
Parson	Boy	Rector
Pier	Boy	Bridge; Pillar; A stone or a rock
Prime	Unisex	First in importance; Slender; Rank or quality
Packer	Boy	To pack
Patron	Boy	Master; Guardian; Protector; Sponsor

Pastor	Boy	Shepherd; Religious leader; Clergy person;
Parley	Girl	Pear field
Persaeus	Unisex	To waste, ravage, sack, or destroy
Paden	Unisex	Nobleman
Palin	Boy	Small; Humble; Person from Poling; One who serves at the table
Pallav	Boy	Young shoots and leaves; New Leaves
Parka	Boy	A variant of Parke; Park keeper; Keeper of the park; Type of coat jacket
Parkus	Boy	An English Surname formed from habitational place
Parr	Boy	Enclosure; District; Parish priest
Parry	Girl	Son of Harry

Parsifal	Boy	Pierce the valley; Hard spears
Paulus	Boy	Little; Humble
Pauly	Boy	Little; Humble
Peerless	Boy	Incomparable; Matchless
Peeta	Girl	Rock; Stone
Pemota	Boy	One who walks an emotional spectrum
Perley	Boy	Pear field
Pernelle	Boy	Little Peter; A variant of Parnell
Phibes	Boy	A surname of Italian or Eastern Europe origin
Poatri	Boy	Admired; Praisable man; A variant spelling of Poetry

Profit	Boy	A Scottish and English surname; A variant of Proffitt
Prynne	Girl	First
Publius	Boy	Public; Of the people
Patient	Girl	Patience
Pachima	Boy	One who belongs to the west town
Packston	Boy	One who belongs to the peaceful farm
Paecc	Boy	A confidant and a born leader
Paecca	Boy	One who is like a little rock
Paeccel	Boy	An idealistic and independent individual
Paecga	Boy	One who is born with great abilities

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