This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is P.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Polichinelle m Theatre (Gallicized)French form of
Pulcinella, a character from the Italian
commedia dell'arte. This can also refer to the little clown dolls that run out from under Mother Ginger's skirt in
The Nutcracker.
Pollio m Ancient RomanName borne by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (80–70 BC–after c. 15 BC) a Roman architect and engineer during the 1st century BC, known for his multi-volume work entitled 'De architectura'.
Pollione m Italian, TheatreItalian form of
Pollio. This name was used by Vincenzo Bellini and Felice Romani for the main masculine character in the opera 'Norma' (1831), based on Alexandre Soumet's play 'Norma, ou L'infanticide'.
Poltak m BatakMeans "rise, appearance (of the moon)" in Batak.
Polvonbek m Uzbek (Rare)The first element of this name is derived from either the name
Polvon or the Uzbek word
polvon meaning "strong, heroic, brave" as well as "strong man, wrestler"... [
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Polyainos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολύαινος
(polyainos) meaning "much-praised". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun αἴνη
(aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see
Aeneas).
Polyandros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολύανδρος
(poluandros) or
(polyandros) meaning "with many men, full of men" as well as "populous". The word is ultimately derived from Greek πολύς
(polys) "much" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) "of a man".
Polyanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun πολυάνωρ
(polyanor) meaning "with many men", which consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Polyanus m History (Ecclesiastical)Saint Polyanus was a 3rd century African Bishop and companion of Saint Nemesianus. They were seized in the persecution under Valerian, scourged and otherwise tortured, finally condemned to servitude in the mines (A.D. 260).
Polychares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολυχαρής
(polychares) meaning "feeling much joy" as well as "graceful". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).... [
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Polychronios m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολυχρόνιος
(polychronios) meaning "long-lasting, long-lived" as well as "of olden time, ancient". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek adjective χρόνιος
(chronios) meaning "after a long time, late"... [
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Polydamas m Greek MythologyDerived from
πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many” and
δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, to (keep in) control".
Polydektas m Ancient GreekDoric Greek form of
Polydektes. This was the name of a Spartan king from the 9th century BC, but he is usually known as
Polydectes, which is the latinized form of the aforementioned Polydektes.
Polydektes m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun πολυδέκτης
(polydektes) meaning "all-receiver". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun δέκτης
(dektes) meaning "receiver, beggar".
Polykleitos m Ancient GreekFrom the Greek adjective πολύκλειτος
(polykleitos) meaning "far-famed, of great renown", itself from πολύς
(polys) "much, many" and κλειτός
(kleitos) "famous, renowned, splendid"... [
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Polykles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Polypeithes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Polyperchon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)From Greek
Πολυπέρχων, from Ancient Greek
πολυς (
polus) "much" and an uncertain second element. It could be from
πέρθω (
pérthō) "to sack, ravage, destroy" or
ἔργον (
érgon) "work, labor, task"... [
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Polyphron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πολυς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Polytimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολύτιμος
(polytimos) meaning "much-revered", which consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Polyzalos m Ancient GreekDoric Greek form of
Polyzelos, because it contains ζᾶλος
(zalos), which is the Doric Greek form of ζῆλος
(zelos) meaning "emulation, zealous imitation" as well as "jealousy" (see
Zelos)... [
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Polyzelos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective πολύζηλος
(polyzelos) meaning "full of emulation, much admired". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς
(polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun ζῆλος
(zelos) meaning "emulation, zealous imitation" as well as "jealousy" (see
Zelos).
Pomnislav m Medieval SlavicDerived from Church Slavic
pomineti or
pominiti meaning "to think" (which corresponds with Russian помнить
(pomnit) meaning "to think") combined with the Slavic element
slava meaning "glory".
Pomp m & f HistoryThis was what explorer, Captain William Clark, of Lewis and Clark fame, nicknamed the son of
Sacagawea. The child's real name was Jean Baptiste Charbonneau... [
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Pompée m & f FrenchFrench masculine and feminine form of
Pompeius (see
Pompey). This was the name of a female Breton saint, also known as
Aspasie, Pompaïa or, in Breton, Coupaïa/
Koupaïa.
Pompo m Ancient OscanOscan Praenomen dervied from Oscan "pumpe" meaning "five/fifth." The Oscan nomen Pumpunis is dervied from this praenomen, and became the Roman nomen Pomponius. The Latin equivalent of Pompo is Quintus (also meaning "fifth").... [
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Pomścibor m PolishThe first element of this name is related to the Polish verb
pomścić "to avenge, to wreak". The second element is derived from Slavic
bor "battle" or
borit "to fight".
Pongphon m ThaiFrom Thai ปอง
(pong) meaning "desire, intend" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Pongthep m ThaiFrom Thai ปอง
(pong) meaning "desire, aim, intend" and เทพ
(thep) meaning "god, deity".
Poniman m JavaneseFrom Javanese
Pon referring to the third day of the Javanese five-day week combined with the masculine suffix
-man.
Ponimin m JavaneseFrom Javanese
Pon referring to the third day of the Javanese five-day week combined with the masculine suffix
-min.
Ponloke m & f KhmerMeans "dear, darling" or "bud, sprout" in Khmer.
Ponnya m & f BurmeseMeans "good deed, meritorious deed" in Burmese, ultimately from Sanskrit पुण्य
(puṇya).
Pono m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "goodness, morality, excellence, well-being, prosperity."
Ponos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πόνος
(ponos) meaning "pain." In Greek mythology, Ponos was the god of toil and a grandson of
Nyx, the goddess of the night.
Ponponio m MiwokLeader of a band of Native American fugitives in California who called themselves Los Insurgentes and who rebelled against Mexican rule and the mission system in California.
Pontas m BatakMeans "small stage, seat or porch for honoured guests" in Toba Batak.
Pontiac m Indigenous AmericanPontiac or Obwaandi'eyaag was an Odawa war chief known for his role in the war named for him, from 1763 to 1766 leading Native Americans in an armed struggle against the British in the Great Lakes region due to, among other reasons, dissatisfaction with British policies.... [
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Pontida m & f Greek (Rare)Son of
Pontos, from the Greek suffix -idas, meaning "son of". Alternatively, this name could be in reference to the Italian commune of Pontida. While most commonly used as a surname, there have been instances in which it has been used as a first name.
Poo m & f ThaiMeans “crab” in Thai. Poo is used as a nickname only.
Poojan m IndianWORSHIP, INDIAN NAME WHEN WE WORSHIP GOD THAT PROCESS CALLED POOJAN
Poʻokela m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "best, superior, outstanding, greatest, supreme, utmost."
Poot m American (Rare)Malik "Poot" Carr is the name of a character in the HBO drama 'The Wire' (2002-2008).
Pop m & f English (Rare)Diminutive of
Poppy and nickname derived from
pop, shortened variation of papa "father," in use in American English as early as 1838.
Popiel m Slavic MythologyPopiel is a legendary ruler of the 9th century who is said to have ruled over the Polans or Goplanes. However, there is no historical evidence of his existence to date.... [
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Popo m New World MythologyShort form of
Popocatepetl, which means "smoking mountain" in Nahuatl from
popoca "it smokes" and
tepetl "mountain". This is the name of a hero in Mexican legend and Aztec mythology, the lover of Princess
Ixtli... [
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Popobawa m SwahiliName of a shape-shifting shetani (evil spirit) in Zanzibar mythology. It is derived from Swahili elements
popo (bat) and
bawa (wing), therefore literally meaning "bat-wing" or "winged bat"... [
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Popocatl m NahuatlVariant of
Popoca. Alternately, could mean "smoking water", derived from Nahuatl
popoca "to smoke" and
atl "water".
Poppaeus m Ancient RomanRoman gens name of uncertain origin. It may be related to Latin
populus "people".
Poppet f & m EnglishFrom the Middle English
popet, meaning "a small child or doll." Used in specifically British and formerly British controlled countries.
Porco m PortugueseMeaning "pig" or "filthy" in Portuguese. Attack on Titan's Porco Galliard is a bearer of this name.
Pore m Georgian (Rare)Short form of
Kristepore. A notable bearer of this name was Kristepore "Pore" Mosulishvili (1916-1944), a Georgian Soviet soldier who participated in the Italian resistance movement during World War II.
Porphyrion m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πορφυρα
(porphyra) meaning "purple dye" as well as "purple-fish". Also compare the Greek noun πορφυρίς
(porphyris) meaning "purple garment, purple cloak" and the Greek given name
Porphyrios (see
Porfirio)... [
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Porphyry m HistoryAnglicized form of
Porphyrios (see
Porfirio). This name was borne by a Neoplatonic philosopher from the 3rd century AD.
Portunus m Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
porta, meaning "gate, door" or
portus, meaning "harbor". This was the name of a Roman god of keys, doors, livestock and ports. Its Greek counterpart was
Palaemon.
Poseidippos m Ancient GreekMeans "horse of Poseidon", derived from the name of the Greek sea god
Poseidon combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Poseidonios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Ποσειδώνιος
(Poseidonios) meaning either "of Poseidon" or "sacred to Poseidon", which is ultimately derived from the name of the god
Poseidon.