Female Name
Phillipa
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
Aphra Behn characters
bass guitarists
fauna
feminine forms
friendship
horses
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
classic140%
mature80%
formal160%
upper class140%
wholesome140%
refined120%
strange140%
complex80%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Philippa is a feminine given name meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend", derived from the Greek name Philippos, which combines philein (to love) and hippos (horse). The name has been used in various forms and cultures, with its popularity peaking in the Anglosphere during the 1800s.
Etymology
Original Form:
Philippos
Evolution:
From the Greek Philippos to the Latinate Philippa, used in medieval church records, and later adapted into common use in the Anglosphere.
Source:
Greek