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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
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Friendship potential for Pip

Bottom 10

  1. Ireland42%
  2. Paloma42%
  3. Keira42%
  4. Kiyah42%
  5. Alyssa42%
  6. Daisey42%
  7. Kailee42%
  8. Kylie42%
  9. Rihanna42%
  10. Janessa42%

Love potential for Pip

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Jose96%
  3. Jens96%
  4. Lars95%
  5. Baron95%
  6. Cesar94%
  7. Tomas94%
  8. Armon94%
  9. Garret93%
  10. Avrohom92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jakayla42%
  2. Monet42%
  3. Shia42%
  4. Sabastian42%
  5. Berlin42%
  6. Kalei42%
  7. Ulises42%
  8. Malea42%
  9. Savanah42%
  10. Avril42%

Professional potential for Pip

Bottom 10

  1. Paris48%
  2. Coley50%
  3. Heaven50%
  4. Cale50%
  5. Brisa50%
  6. Autumn51%
  7. Kaili52%
  8. Jazelle53%
  9. Tamya54%
  10. Precious55%

Crush potential for Pip

Top 10

  1. Job84%
  2. Heber84%
  3. Paige83%
  4. Johannah82%
  5. Garret82%
  6. Trenton82%
  7. Tomas82%
  8. Cesar81%
  9. Brigham81%
  10. Sarai81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaiya42%
  2. Kendyl42%
  3. Rubi42%
  4. Taylin42%
  5. Macey42%
  6. Jagger42%
  7. Jaelin42%
  8. Marcello42%
  9. Andy42%
  10. Kyndal42%
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