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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. Jeannie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Janie47%
  4. Gayle48%
  5. Roxanne48%
  6. Vicky48%
  7. Margarita52%
  8. Belinda52%
  9. Margo53%
  10. Mona54%

Love potential for Phippy

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Margo42%
  3. Mona42%
  4. Gwen43%
  5. Shelley43%
  6. Lou43%
  7. Vicky44%
  8. Jeannie44%
  9. Gayle45%
  10. Lorna46%

Professional potential for Phippy

Top 10

  1. Betsy91%
  2. Jeri91%
  3. Marianne91%
  4. Debora89%
  5. Lucinda88%
  6. Sheryl88%
  7. Patti87%
  8. Patty87%
  9. Shelia86%
  10. Lorna84%

Crush potential for Phippy

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie42%
  2. Roxanne42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Margo43%
  5. Gwen45%
  6. Lou47%
  7. Vicky47%
  8. Lorna48%
  9. Lucinda48%
  10. Gayle50%
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