Flip

Boy #39513 most popular

American Dutch English

Meanings & Origins

"horse lover"

Origin: Greek Language: English

"fond of horses"

Origin: Greek Language: Dutch

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#39513

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“A breezy one-syllable name for a horse lover”

Origin & Etymology

Flip is a diminutive of Philip (or Dutch Filippo/Filip), from the Greek Philippos meaning horse lover (philos = lover + hippos = horse). While Philip has centuries of royal and religious history, Flip emerged as a breezy American and Dutch nickname in the 20th century. In the Netherlands, Flip is still used as a standalone given name.

Popularity Story

Flip enjoyed some popularity in mid-20th century America, partly boosted by comedian Flip Wilson (1933-1998). It remains extremely rare as a legal birth name, though it persists as a nickname for Philip in Dutch communities.

Cultural Significance

In the Netherlands, Flip is a legitimate given name used independently of Philip, reflecting Dutch traditions of using short, friendly diminutives as formal names. In American culture, Flip Wilson was the first Black performer to host a successful weekly variety show, The Flip Wilson Show (1970-74).

Fun Facts

Philip comes from the Greek for horse lover, making it the name of equestrian enthusiasts across history
Comedian Flip Wilson hosted the first Black-headlined variety show to become a top-rated US program in 1970
In the Netherlands, Flip is used as a standalone name, not just a nickname