Phillip

Phillip Meaning & Origin

About Phillip
The name Phillip is of Greek origin and means "lover of horses" or "friend of horses." It is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which is a combination of the words "phílos" meaning "friend" and "hippos" meaning "horse." The name Phillip is often associated with qualities such as loyalty, strength, and a deep connection with nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Phillip are male.

Phillip Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLP
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 L IH0 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪlɪp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phillip in Braille

Here's how to represent Phillip in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Phillip in braille

How to Spell the Name Phillip in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Phillip using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Phillip in sign language

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