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Phillippa

fih-LIP-uh

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

66

Peak Year

#12 in 1960

First Recorded

1917

Style

Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

From the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' It is a feminine form of Philip, a name with a long royal and historical lineage.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Philippa of Hainault

    Queen consort of England, wife of Edward III.

  • Philippa Coulthard

    Australian actress, known for Home and Away.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

NobleElegantClassicLoyal

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