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Felipe

feh-LEE-peh

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

The Story of Felipe

This name galloped across ancient Greece, rode with kings, and now stands ready for your loyal, spirited son.

Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, originating from the Greek Philippos, which translates to 'lover of horses.' This name was borne by several kings of Macedon, most notably Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. It journeyed across the Roman Empire, through the medieval kingdoms of Europe, and across the Atlantic with Spanish and Portuguese explorers and settlers, embedding itself deeply in Latin American and Iberian cultures, first recorded in the US in 1880.

When you call 'Felipe' across a park, it rings with warmth and a friendly charm, a name that invites connection. You envision your son as someone with a loyal heart and an innate ability to connect with others, someone who values camaraderie above all else. Whispering it, you feel a gentle strength, a steady presence that reassures you of his kind and responsible nature.

What It Means

The Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the Greek Philippos meaning 'lover of horses'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Felipe VI of Spain

    King of Spain since 2014

Personality Traits

CharmingFriendlyLoyalResponsible

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#606 in 1993

Total Births

31,710

First Recorded

1880

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