Of Greek origin.
Short for Philip.
From the Greek name “Φίλιππος” (Philippos), meaning “he who loves the horses”.
The name derives from two Greek words: “φίλος” (philos), meaning “friend”, “lover” and “ίππος” (hippos), meaning “horse”.
Five kings of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia bore the name Philip.
Alternative spellings are Philip, Philippos, Philippe, Filip, Felip, Felipe, Filippo, Pip, Piripi, Pilypas, Felipinho.
Feminine form of the name: Philippa, Filippa, Felipa, Pippa, Philipa, Filipina.
Famous bearers are Phil Collins, Phil Jackson, Phil Rudd, Phil Lynott, Phil Everly, Phil Neville, Phil Collen, Phil Cornwell, Phil Lamarr, Phil Mickelson, Phil Anselmo.