Pip
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Pip
Pip is a diminutive form of the name Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos (Philippus), meaning "lover of horses" from the elements "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse).
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Etymology
Pip is a diminutive form of the name Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos (Philippus), meaning "lover of horses" from the elements "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has British historical significance, notably as the protagonist's nickname in Charles Dickens' 1861 novel "Great Expectations."
Pip currently ranks #3,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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