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Pip

Gender-neutral · Greek · Short name

Meaning
Lover of horses, seed, small
Pronunciation
PIP
Origin
Greek

Diminutive of Philip or Pipera, from Greek 'philos' and 'hippos'.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Cultural associations

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  • Pip

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    Protagonist of Charles Dickens's 'Great Expectations'.

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Sources for this record

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

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