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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:

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Friendship potential for Flip

Love potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Phoebe42%
  2. Raelynn42%
  3. Scarlett42%
  4. Aubree42%
  5. Harley42%
  6. Juliette42%
  7. Stevie42%
  8. Piper42%
  9. Iris42%
  10. Gael42%

Professional potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Holden52%
  2. Luna54%
  3. River58%
  4. Kali60%
  5. Zayden60%
  6. Maverick60%
  7. Zander62%
  8. Xander62%
  9. Lyric63%
  10. Zane64%

Crush potential for Flip

Top 10

  1. Adelaide81%
  2. Lincoln80%
  3. Blair78%
  4. Lane78%
  5. Titus77%
  6. Reed76%
  7. Liliana76%
  8. Abel76%
  9. Graham76%
  10. Greyson76%

Bottom 10

  1. Piper42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Harley42%
  4. Charley42%
  5. Felix42%
  6. Millie42%
  7. Nyla42%
  8. Phoebe42%
  9. Scarlett42%
  10. Milo42%
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