Philippa

At a Glance: Name: Philippa – Meaning: feminine form of Philip; lover of horses – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: FIL-ih-puh

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Philippa is the feminine form of Philip, from Greek by way of Latin, and it carries the meaning "lover of horses." It's pronounced FIL-ih-puh. If you're weighing it for a daughter, it's a name with real linguistic roots rather than an invented spelling.

Meaning & Origin of Philippa

Meaning: Feminine form of philip; lover of horses.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Philippa

Phonetic: FIL-ih-puh   IPA: /ˈfɪlɪpə/

Popularity of Philippa

SSA records for Philippa run from 1910 to 2024, and the name has never been common: it peaked at rank #2016 back in 1918 with just 19 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #2641 with 66 babies — still rare, but slightly more of them than at its historic peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Philippa mean?

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

How do you pronounce Philippa?

Philippa is pronounced FIL-ih-puh (IPA: /ˈfɪlɪpə/).

Is Philippa a popular name right now?

Philippa peaked at #2016 in 1918 and is ranked #2641 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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