Pippa

At a Glance: Name: Pippa – Meaning: pet form of Philippa; lover of horses – Origin: Greek (diminutive of Philippa) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: PIP-uh

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Pippa started out as a pet form of Philippa, a Greek name meaning lover of horses, and has since become a name parents choose on its own. If you're drawn to Pippa, you're picking a name with roots as a nickname that carries that same horse-loving meaning behind it. It's a name with real history rather than something invented for sound alone.

Meaning & Origin of Pippa

Meaning: Pet form of Philippa; lover of horses.

Origin: Greek (diminutive of Philippa).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Pippa

Phonetic: PIP-uh   IPA: /ˈpɪpə/

Popularity of Pippa

Pippa reached its most popular point in 2014, ranking #1741 with 120 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had cooled to #2475 with 73 babies, according to Social Security data covering 1957 through 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1957–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Pippa mean?

Pet form of Philippa; lover of horses. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pippa)

How do you pronounce Pippa?

Pippa is pronounced PIP-uh (IPA: /ˈpɪpə/).

Is Pippa a popular name right now?

Pippa peaked at #1741 in 2014 and is ranked #2475 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)

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