Philip
ph(i)-lip
Popularity:1014
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Horse lover
The name’s meaning is “horse lover,” which might draw in equine-appreciative parents looking for a name to “saddle” their son with. His many notable namesakes include one of Jesus’s Twelve Apostles, a championship golfer (Mickelson), and a widely read novelist (Roth). Philip had a long run as a popular name, starting in the 19th century until just before the end of the 20th century. Why not bring this royal-approved name back to the track now, either to honor a loved one or give it a whole new lease on life?
Famous People Named Philip
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Philip LawrenceSongwriter
- Philip RiversFootball Player
- Philip Seymour HoffmanActor
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