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Phippy

Boy Name day: May 3
Phippy 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.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: lover of horses.
From the Greek Philippos, combining philos 'loving, friend' and hippos 'horse', literally 'lover of horses'.

Name day for Phippy

May 3

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

Phippy is celebrated in the United States on May 3.

The story of the name Phippy

Phippy 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, Phippy is rarely written as such: the Phippys are Philips (342,064 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Philip page.

Frequently asked questions about Phippy

What does Phippy mean?

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

When is Phippy's name day?

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

Is Phippy 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.

Phippy'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 Phippy

Bottom 10

  1. Elmo42%
  2. Elton42%
  3. Leander43%
  4. Barney46%
  5. Buster47%
  6. Gaylord48%
  7. Kermit49%
  8. Merlin51%
  9. Casimir52%
  10. Elroy52%

Love potential for Phippy

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Rupert42%
  3. Claud42%
  4. Leander42%
  5. Elmo42%
  6. Merlin42%
  7. Waldo42%
  8. Elroy43%
  9. Kermit43%
  10. Rollin45%

Professional potential for Phippy

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Cletus54%
  3. Waldo55%
  4. Coy57%
  5. Buster58%
  6. Bud58%
  7. Dudley60%
  8. Santo60%
  9. Seymour60%
  10. Elroy61%

Crush potential for Phippy

Bottom 10

  1. Elmo42%
  2. Elroy42%
  3. Elton42%
  4. Merlin42%
  5. Gaylord43%
  6. Barney43%
  7. Buster44%
  8. Haywood44%
  9. Elvin45%
  10. Columbus45%
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