Comments for the name Pia

Movie star Ingrid Bergman named her first daughter Pia as a combination of her and her husband's initials (Peter Aaron + Ingrid). Peppermint Patty (Peanuts) is called Peppiga Pia in Sweden.

Although I think this name is pretty and feminine, there are two associations that kind of spoil it for me; Pia Zadora, famous for... What is she famous for, exactly? And of course, Andrea Pia Yates, who drowned her five children while suffering from postpartum psychosis.

Pia Miranda, Australian actress who was in the movie Looking for Alibrandi. I kind of like this name.

Pia Toscano-- inspiring Italian-American vocalist. A season 10 contestant of American Idol... finally narrowly voted off at the top 9 premier, April 7th, 2011, to the surprise and heartache of all.

The name indeed is rare in Poland, but I can recall one bearer: writer Pia Gorska.

Pia Douwes is a Dutch theatre actress. She is best known for originating the role of Elisabeth in the musical of the same name.

Pia Toscano is an American singer. She was a contestant on season 10 of American Idol.

Pia Tjelta (b. 1977) is a Norwegian actress.