Philippa

greekGirl★★★☆☆ Moderate

Origin and Meaning

The name Philippa is a girl's name of greek origin meaning “lover of horses”.

Philippa is the feminine form of Philip, with a similarly noble origin. It comes from the Greek Philippos and shares the meaning 'lover of horses.' While not as ubiquitous as its male counterpart, Philippa has a refined elegance and is particularly favored in the UK, thanks in part to Philippa 'Pippa' Middleton, the sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. This name offers a charming blend of tradition and modernity, often lovingly shortened to Pippa or Pip.

At a Glance

Origingreek
GenderGirl
Meaninglover of horses
Popularity★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Syllables3
Starts withP
Stylesclassic, rare

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