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Pippin

PIP-in

Pippin is a unisex name of Germanic origin, meaning “Derived from the Germanic name Pippin or Pippo, a diminutive of names starting with 'Pep-', possibly meaning 'apple'. Famous as the name of a hobbit.”. It currently ranks #11866 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginGermanic

What Pippin Means

Derived from the Germanic name Pippin or Pippo, a diminutive of names starting with 'Pep-', possibly meaning 'apple'. Famous as the name of a hobbit.

The Story of Pippin

Consider a name that brings to mind hobbit-like loyalty, cheerful adventures, and a heart as steady as the earth.

Of Germanic origin, Pippin, or Pippo, is a diminutive form possibly meaning 'apple'. It gained prominence through J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved hobbit, Pippin Took, first appearing in records around 2009.

For your child, Pippin suggests a companion who is unfailingly loyal and cheerfully adventurous. You envision a steadfast spirit, someone who finds joy in simple pleasures and faces life's journeys with a reliable heart.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Pippin Took

    Loyal hobbit companion in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'.

  • Pippin Franklin

    Character in the novel 'The Children of Time'.

Personality Traits

CheerfulLoyalAdventurousReliable

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Peak Year

#17 in 2022

Total Births

110

First Recorded

2009

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