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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Flip

Top 10

  1. Beverly93%
  2. Regina90%
  3. Beth90%
  4. Anne86%
  5. Ann86%
  6. Ellen83%
  7. Lori83%
  8. Laura83%
  9. Diane81%
  10. Constance81%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Joy43%
  4. Bonnie43%
  5. Toni45%
  6. Marilyn46%
  7. Georgia50%
  8. Wanda52%
  9. Sally53%
  10. Kathy53%

Love potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Bonnie42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Joy42%
  7. Julie46%
  8. Elaine46%
  9. Gwendolyn48%
  10. Toni49%

Professional potential for Flip

Bottom 10

  1. Janet58%
  2. Yvonne61%
  3. Melody62%
  4. Sue63%
  5. Phyllis63%
  6. Susan63%
  7. Suzanne63%
  8. Renee64%
  9. Bonnie66%
  10. Martha66%

Crush potential for Flip

Top 10

  1. Beverly88%
  2. Annette84%
  3. Regina81%
  4. Beth81%
  5. Theresa80%
  6. Terri80%
  7. Teresa80%
  8. Anne77%
  9. Darlene77%
  10. Ann77%

Bottom 10

  1. Joy42%
  2. Wanda42%
  3. Toni42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Bonnie42%
  6. Georgia47%
  7. Sally49%
  8. Melody50%
  9. Susan51%
  10. Kathy51%
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