Boy
Philip
“lover of horses”
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 74 of 100Popular
- Nicknames
- Phil
About the name Philip
Philip is a masculine first name meaning “lover of horses”, with roots in Greek. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Phil. Its name day is on May 3.
Frequently asked about Philip
- What does the name Philip mean?
- The first name Philip means “lover of horses”.
- Where does the name Philip come from?
- Philip has its roots in Greek.
- Is Philip a girls' or boys' name?
- Philip is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Philip?
- Philip is a fairly common first name.
- When is Philip's name day?
- Philip's name day is on May 3.
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