P Names - Irish Names that start with P

Padraig

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Padraig How is Padraig pronounced? What does the Irish name Padraig mean? From the Latin patricius “nobly born”. The patron saint of Ireland, it is hard to differentiate between fact and myth. What is probably true is that he was born in Britain around 373 AD and was brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of seven, possibly by Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend). Forced to guard sheep on the Slemish Mountains in Country Antrim for six years he had a vision urging him to convert his captors. He … Read more

Parthalon

Meaning of the name Parthalon. Listen and learn how to pronounce Parthalon so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The name of one of the twelve apostles, it is the Irish form of the Hebrew name Bartholemew “”Son of Talmai.”” Bartley is also a derivation of the name Parthalon who was the leader of the first people to occupy Ireland after the Biblical flood, about 2,800 BC, and who, according to legend, brought agriculture to their new homeland. As such it is not really an Irish name although it was in relatively common usage in … Read more

Partlan

Meaning of the name Partlan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Partlan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: The name of one of the twelve apostles, it is the Irish form of the Hebrew name Bartholemew “”Son of Talmai.”” Bartley is also a derivation of the name Parthalon who was the leader of the first people to occupy Ireland after the Biblical flood, about 2,800 BC, and who, according to legend, brought agriculture to their new homeland. As such it is not really an Irish name although it was in relatively common usage in … Read more

Patrick

Meaning of the name Patrick. Listen and learn how to pronounce Patrick so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From the Latin patricius “”nobly born.”” The patron saint of Ireland, it is hard to differentiate between fact and myth. What is probably true is that he was born in Britain around 373 AD and was brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of seven, possibly by Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend). Forced to guard sheep on the Slemish Mountains in Country Antrim for six years he had a vision urging him to convert … Read more

Peadar

Meaning of the Irish name Peadar. Listen and learn how to pronounce Peadar so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Irish form of Peter and thus comes ultimately from Greek petros””the rock,”” it is still in common use in Ireland today. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Peadar Peadair PRONUNCIATION: “”pad + ar”” ENGLISH: Peter AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Peadar and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Peadar:Play Audio for Peadar Back to Irish Boy Names Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover 15 … Read more

Pearse

Meaning of the Irish name Pearse. Listen and learn how to pronounce Pearse so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Comes from the Norman French name “”Piers”” and is still very popular as it is given to honor Patrick Pearse, one of the leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916 when Ireland won its independence from England. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Pearse Pearce Pierce PRONUNCIATION: ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Pearse and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Pearse:Play Audio for Pearse Back to Irish Boy … Read more

Peter

Meaning of the name Peter. Listen and learn how to pronounce Peter so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: Irish form of Peter and thus comes ultimately from Greek petros””the rock,”” it is still in common use in Ireland today. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Peter Peadar Peadair PRONUNCIATION: “pad + ar” ENGLISH: Peter AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Peter and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Peter:Play Audio for Peter Back to Irish Boy Names Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover 15 Lucky … Read more

Phelan

Meaning of the name Phelan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Phelan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: Comes from the word faol “”wolf.”” The earliest record of the name seems to be for a follower of the warrior Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend) who was so loyal that he would have rescued Fionn from captivity, even from God himself. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Phelan Faolan PRONUNCIATION: “fwail + awn” ENGLISH: Phelan AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Phelan and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Phelan:Play Audio for … Read more

Phelim

Meaning of the name Phelim. Listen and learn how to pronounce Phelim so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: feidhil “”beauty”” or “”ever good.”” Three kings of Munster bore the name. Feidhelm Mac Crimthainn was both a king of Munster and a Bishop of Cashel. He contested the sovereignty of Ireland with the O’Neill kings. He was unsuccessful in the ensuing battle and in 842 AD the annals record… “”The crosier of devout Feidhelm was abandoned in the blackthorns. Neill, mighty in combat, took it by right of victory.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Phelim … Read more

Proinsias

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Proinsias How do you pronounce Irish name Proinsias? What does the Irish name Proinsias mean? The Irish form of Francis, a name originating from the figure of St. Francis of Assisi. The name means “little French man” and was popularized in Ireland by the Franciscans whose founder was St. Francis of Assisi. The Celts would have been responsive to the stories of St. Francis’s attitude to birds and animals. What is the gender for the Irish name Proinsias? Boy | Male Is Proinsias a boy or girl name? Proinsias is traditionally … Read more