Philip

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Lover of horses; Philip was one of Christ''s twelve apostles. This name has also been borne by numerous kings of Spain, France, and Macedonia.
Description:
From the Shakespearean play Taming of the Shrew
Popularity:
How popular is Philip? Here's how many babies were named Philip over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Phillip
International Variations:
Felipe   •   Filippio   •   Philippe
Nicknames:
Flip
Famous Namesakes:
Britain''s Prince Philip, Painter Filippo Lippi, TV host Phil Donahue, Football player Phil Simms
Syllables:
2
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