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Philip

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Lover of horses
Pronunciation
FIL-ip
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'philos' (love) and 'hippos' (horse).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany

Alternate spellings

  • FelipeSpanish / Portuguese

    Iberian form of Philip.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Philip II of Macedon

    382–336 BCE

    King of Macedon and father of Alexander the Great.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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