About Phillips
The name "Phillips" is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Philip, which means "lover of horses" or "friend of horses." It originated from the Greek name Philippos, combining the elements "philein" (to love) and "hippos" (horse). The name Phillips signifies someone who is associated with horses or has a fondness for them.
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Most individuals with the name Phillips are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Phillips in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Phillips using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.