Fill
Greek · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Fill
The name Fill derives from the Latin "Philippus," which comes from Greek "Philippos" (Philippus), meaning "lover of horses" (from "philos" meaning "love" and "hippos" meaning "horse").
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Etymology
The name Fill derives from the Latin "Philippus," which comes from Greek "Philippos" (Philippus), meaning "lover of horses" (from "philos" meaning "love" and "hippos" meaning "horse"). Fill is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures as a diminutive or short form of Philip, with historical usage spanning Christian-majority regions of Northern Europe.
Fill currently ranks #1,084 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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