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Philip — Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Boy
Meaning
Lover of horses.
Etymology
From Greek philippos meaning lover of horses.
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪlɪp/
Popularity
US
2020:
#623
2021:
#598
Quick Facts
Length:
6 letters
Syllables:
2
Ending:
-p
Origin
greek
Themes
royal
classic
Nicknames & Variants
Nicknames:
Phil
Variants:
Phillip
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