Pui
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Pui: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1977.
Derived from the Chinese character 佩 (pèi) meaning “to admire” or “to wear as an ornament,” Pui is a name rooted in virtue and elegance—often honouring qualities of respect and adornment in Cantonese and Mandarin traditions. Its most famous bearer is Pui Kwan Kay, a Hong Kong actor and singer who rose to fame in the 1980s. While no Scottish place bears the name, the Portuguese island of Pico shares a similar-sounding energy but no etymological link. Interestingly, Pui also appears as a charming, affectionate nickname in some English-speaking families for names like Penelope or Prudence, giving it a gentle, cross-cultural adaptability.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19774 babies
- Latest (1983)
- #5123 babies
- Total births
- 13since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y