Need Dog Names With a P? Heres a List of the Best and Most Unique Choices

Okay, so I’ve got a new puppy! A super cute one. But I’ve been totally stumped on what to name him. I knew I wanted a name that starts with “P” — just because I like the sound of it. I figured I’d share my little adventure of finding the perfect “P” name for my new buddy.

First, I grabbed my laptop and started searching online. I typed in stuff like “dog names starting with P” or “best P dog names.” Man, there are tons of websites out there dedicated to just dog names! Who knew?

I started scrolling through these endless lists. Some names were pretty common, like “Prince” or “Princess.” Others were a bit more out there. I saw some cool ones like “Phantom” and “Phoenix,” but they didn’t quite feel right for my little furball.

Then I stumbled upon a few sites that had dog name generators. Basically, you put in some info about your dog – like their breed or personality – and it spits out some name suggestions. I tried a couple of those, but the names they gave me were kind of generic. I’m not saying they were bad, just not special enough. One of them even suggested “Pickles”! Can you imagine yelling “Pickles, come!” at the dog park?

I decided to change my strategy. Instead of just looking at lists, I started thinking about things I like – movies, books, even food! I jotted down a few ideas that way. “Pepper” like from Iron Man seemed kinda neat. I also wrote down “Pistachio” because, well, I love pistachios.

Here’s a little list of the “P” names I was seriously considering:

• Pepper – Has a nice ring to it, and it’s a bit spicy, just like my pup’s personality.
• Pippin – I’m a big Lord of the Rings fan, so this one was a contender for a while.
• Pistachio – It’s quirky, and I like that. But it might be a mouthful to yell out.
• Pilot – my puppy is energetic and this name seems perfect.
• Pixel – This one is kind of cute and techy.

I spent a good couple of days mulling it over, saying the names out loud, trying them out on the puppy. It’s funny how a name can sound great in your head but then feel weird when you actually use it.

Finally Realized

And then, it hit me! The perfect name was “Pilot“! It is related to fly and my puppy is really energetic just like flying everywhere. He is also very smart and it seems this name is perfect for him. I love this name. And he seems to like it, too! He always wags his tail when I call him Pilot. So there you have it. That’s the story of how I found the perfect “P” name for my new best friend. It was a bit of a journey, but totally worth it!