Hillip
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hillip
The given name 'Hillip' does not have a widely recognized etymology or meaning in standard onomastic sources; it appears to be a rare variant or misspelling of 'Philip', which derives from the Greek name Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning "lover of horses" (from φίλος, philos, "loving" and ἵππος, hippos, "horse").
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Etymology
The given name 'Hillip' does not have a widely recognized etymology or meaning in standard onomastic sources; it appears to be a rare variant or misspelling of 'Philip', which derives from the Greek name Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning "lover of horses" (from φίλος, philos, "loving" and ἵππος, hippos, "horse"). The name 'Philip' is historically used in Greek, Roman, and Christian cultures, notably associated with Philip the Apostle in the New Testament and several kings of Macedon, including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.
Hillip currently ranks #7,396 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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