Pippa
pip-uh
US Popularity:3563
Origin:Greek
Meaning:lover of horses
Pippa is a girl’s name that comes from the Greek words philos, meaning “loving,” and hippo, meaning “horse.” Together, they mean “lover of horses.” While Pippa is often used as a nickname or diminutive of Philippa, Penelope, or even Philippine, it can also be a given name in its own right. It was popularized by Pippa Middleton, English socialite and sister to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Pippa Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pippa is currently #1162 on The Bump
Girl:Pippa is currently #526 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pippa is currently #3563 in U.S. births
Girl:Pippa is currently #1286 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3563
in 2022
- 336
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Pippa
Behind the Name, Pippa, October 2012
Behind the Name, Philip, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Pippa
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