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Phillip

female

Meaning

"Lover of Horses"

Phillip is a spelling variant of Philip, retaining the Greek etymology that denotes affection for horses and equestrian status.

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Popularity History of Phillip

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Phillip Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Phillip.

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Phil
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Baby Name Lists That Include Phillip

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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