Philip
/ˈfɪl.ɪp/noun
A male given name derived from Greek, meaning “lover of horses.”
Did you know?The name comes from Greek *Philippos*, a compound that literally means “horse-lover,” and horses were so elite in the ancient world that the name carried status, wealth, and warrior energy.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Philippos
“A male personal name meaning “horse-lover””
Classical Greek
Greek
phílos + híppos
““loving” + “horse””
Latin
Latin
Philippus
“Borrowed personal name used in Roman and Christian contexts”
Old French
Old French
Philippe
“A common male given name”
Middle English
English
Philip
“A male given name adopted from French and Latin”
Modern English
English
Philip
“A male given name and surname”
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