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Pip

Boy Name day: June 29
Pip is a short form of Peter: on birth records it is written Peter (582,260 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Peter page. Also a short form of Philip, Phillip, Piper.
Origin: Greek (via Aramaic Kephas). Meaning: Rock, stone.
From the Greek 'Petros' ('stone'), itself a translation of the Aramaic nickname 'Kepha' ('rock') that Jesus gave to the apostle Simon.

Name day for Pip

June 29

Why this day? Pip is a short form of Peter, and shares its name day.

Pip is celebrated in Spain, Brazil and Argentina on May 3; the United States on June 29.

The story of the name Pip

Pip is a short form of Peter. It keeps its origin (Greek (via Aramaic Kephas)) and meaning — rock, stone, and shares its name day, June 29.

On birth records, Pip is rarely written as such: the Pips are Peters (582,260 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Peter page. Pip is also a short form of Philip, Phillip, Piper.

Frequently asked questions about Pip

What does Pip mean?

Pip is a short form of Peter, which means rock, stone.

When is Pip's name day?

June 29, together with Peter: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Pip a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Peter.

Pip's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Pip

Top 10

  1. Jermaine85%
  2. Vance83%
  3. Karin83%
  4. Cornelius83%
  5. Lesley81%
  6. Shaun79%
  7. Kari79%
  8. Bobbi79%
  9. Nikki79%
  10. Trisha79%

Bottom 10

  1. Lea42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Angie42%
  5. Ginger42%
  6. Mandy42%
  7. Alisa43%
  8. Damon43%
  9. Kimberley44%
  10. Jodie45%

Love potential for Pip

Top 10

  1. Jermaine93%
  2. Shaun92%
  3. Vance85%
  4. Cornelius83%
  5. Bobbi82%
  6. Wade81%
  7. Nikki81%
  8. Dena80%
  9. Tyrone80%
  10. Kristine79%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique42%
  2. Alisa42%
  3. Candy43%
  4. Misty50%
  5. Shanna50%
  6. Jolene50%
  7. Meredith51%
  8. Rosalind51%
  9. Lea51%
  10. Angie52%

Professional potential for Pip

Top 10

  1. Cornelius95%
  2. Audra94%
  3. Tricia91%
  4. Karin91%
  5. Trisha91%
  6. Aisha89%
  7. Leanne88%
  8. Kristi88%
  9. Kristy88%
  10. Kristine88%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty48%
  2. Carey58%
  3. Dena60%
  4. Jolene60%
  5. Keri60%
  6. Candy60%
  7. Yvette61%
  8. Darrin61%
  9. Shanna62%
  10. Leigh62%

Crush potential for Pip

Top 10

  1. Dena88%
  2. Chasity83%
  3. Amie78%
  4. Tabitha78%
  5. Aimee78%
  6. Lesley77%
  7. Leigh77%
  8. Kristy76%
  9. Kristi76%
  10. Kristine76%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy42%
  2. Angie42%
  3. Ginger42%
  4. Mandy44%
  5. Jody44%
  6. Alisa45%
  7. Damon47%
  8. Jodie49%
  9. Lea49%
  10. Lara49%
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