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Flip

Boy Name day: May 3
Flip is a short form of Philip: on birth records it is written Philip (342,064 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Philip page. Also a short form of Phillip, Philippe.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: lover of horses.
From the Greek Philippos, combining philos 'loving, friend' and hippos 'horse', literally 'lover of horses'.

Name day for Flip

May 3

Why this day? Flip is a short form of Philip, and shares its name day.

Flip is celebrated in France and the United States on May 3.

The story of the name Flip

Flip is a short form of Philip. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — lover of horses, and shares its name day, May 3.

On birth records, Flip is rarely written as such: the Flips are Philips (342,064 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Philip page. Flip is also a short form of Phillip, Philippe.

Frequently asked questions about Flip

What does Flip mean?

Flip is a short form of Philip, which means lover of horses.

When is Flip's name day?

May 3, together with Philip: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Flip a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Philip.

Flip's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Flip

Top 10

  1. Gordon96%
  2. Phillip96%
  3. Reginald96%
  4. Philip96%
  5. Phil96%
  6. Wayne95%
  7. Peter95%
  8. Pete95%
  9. Rolf95%
  10. Rogers95%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Sid42%
  4. Jimmy42%
  5. Elvis42%
  6. Robby42%
  7. Tommy42%
  8. Timmy42%
  9. Freddy42%
  10. Dino42%

Love potential for Flip

Top 10

  1. Rock96%
  2. Toney94%
  3. Joesph91%
  4. Joseph91%
  5. Stewart91%
  6. Peter90%
  7. Greggory90%
  8. Pete90%
  9. Rogers88%
  10. Ward88%

Bottom 10

  1. Byron42%
  2. Elvis42%
  3. Felton42%
  4. Wally42%
  5. Raynard42%
  6. Johnny43%
  7. Sid43%
  8. Robby44%
  9. Rudolfo45%
  10. Benny45%

Professional potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Sid58%
  2. Berry60%
  3. Dickie60%
  4. Davey60%
  5. Lenny61%
  6. Jimmy61%
  7. Daryl63%
  8. Guy63%
  9. Johnny64%
  10. Wally64%

Crush potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Timmy42%
  4. Freddy42%
  5. Skip42%
  6. Sammy42%
  7. Rudy42%
  8. Byron42%
  9. Robby42%
  10. Ritchie42%
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