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Phillip

FILL-ip

Popularity

#626

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

312,450

Peak Year

#6,072 in 1960

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Phillip is a Greek name meaning 'lover of horses'. It is derived from the Greek name Philippos.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Prince Philip

    Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Phillip Seymour Hoffman

    American actor and director.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

intelligentcharmingloyalgenerous

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