Expecting a baby boy? Congratulations! Whether you've just discovered the news or are a few weeks away from your due date, you're likely thinking about names. But with so many options to choose from, it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed
If your taste runs to old-fashioned names starting with the letter P, we're here to help you get started. From old-fashioned all-boy classics (Paul, Peter) to gender-bending options (Palmer, Perry), here are seven old-school P-names for baby boys you might want to consider.
This all-boy biblical classic reached its peak in the 1950s. Does that make it old-fashioned enough? We'll let you decide...
This classic biblical boy's name occasionally takes a dip in popularity but always comes back again.
Next up is Philip, a short but venerable name with deep biblical roots and royal cred via late Prince Philip.
A formerly masculine name, Palmer today tips more in the girls' direction but can still be used for boys.
In mid-century America, this unisex baby name was perfectly on-trend, but not mind-numbingly common. So if you're after an unusual gender-neutral mid-century moniker, Perry might be perfect.
Percy is an easy-going sepia-tinted name with place name panache. It can an also be used for girls.
Clocking in at just one syllable and four letters, this P-name gets right to the point.