Filippo
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Filippo
The name 'Filippo' means "lover of horses," derived from the Greek elements *philos* (loving) and *hippos* (horse).
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Etymology
The name 'Filippo' means "lover of horses," derived from the Greek elements *philos* (loving) and *hippos* (horse). It is the Italian form of Philip, used primarily in Italian culture and Christianity, notably associated with Saint Philip the Apostle and several European royals.
Filippo currently ranks #6,924 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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