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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Philippa; lover of horses
- Origin
- Greek (diminutive of Philippa)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- PIP-uh
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
PIP-uhIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Pippa mean?
Pet form of Philippa; lover of horses. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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