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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

Bottom 10

  1. Abby42%
  2. Savannah42%
  3. Miley42%
  4. Zoe42%
  5. Kaycie42%
  6. Pablo42%
  7. Daija42%
  8. Cienna42%
  9. Jaya42%
  10. Hailey42%

Love potential for Flip

Top 10

  1. Hector91%
  2. Jose91%
  3. Jens90%
  4. Baron89%
  5. Lars88%
  6. Armon88%
  7. Tomas88%
  8. Cesar87%
  9. Garret87%
  10. Avrohom86%

Bottom 10

  1. Kailee42%
  2. Cienna42%
  3. Coley42%
  4. Haydee42%
  5. Dante42%
  6. Cy42%
  7. Zoe42%
  8. Unique42%
  9. Lilli42%
  10. Kaily42%

Professional potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Kayli53%
  2. Paris54%
  3. Cherish54%
  4. Heaven55%
  5. Brisa55%
  6. Alexzander55%
  7. Litzy55%
  8. Cale56%
  9. Coley56%
  10. Autumn57%

Crush potential for Flip

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