Philippa - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Philippa \ph(i)-lippa, phil(ip)-pa\ is pronounced FIL-lip-ah, fil-LIP-ah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "horse lover". Feminine form of Philip used somewhat in the 19th century.

Philippa has 21 variant forms: Felipa, Filipa, Filipina, Filippa, Flip, Pelipa, Pelippa, Phil, Philana, Philette, Philina, Philipa, Philippe, Philippine, Phillie, Phillipa, Phillipina, Philly, Pippa, Pippie and Pippy.

Philippa is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Philippa. Click here to compare Philippa with related baby names.