"lover of horses"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Filip
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihp ]
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The royal Macedonian name meaning horse lover
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"horse-loving"
Origin: Greek
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The Story of Filip
Filip is the Slavic and Scandinavian form of Philip, derived from the Ancient Greek Philippos, composed of philos meaning loving and hippos meaning horse. It thus means lover of horses. The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and was spread throughout Europe by Philip the Apostle, one of Jesuss twelve disciples.
Filip is a top-10 name in several European countries including Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovenia. It has remained consistently popular as it strikes the perfect balance between international recognizability and local spelling authenticity.
Filip carries the double prestige of ancient Macedonian royalty and Christian apostolic tradition. In Scandinavia and Slavic countries, it feels completely native while remaining recognizable throughout Europe. The ph→f spelling shift reflects native phonology in non-English European languages.
Historical Record
Filip first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 2,341 babies have been named Filip in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Filip is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,552 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Filip derives from the Greek words for love and horse — literally lover of horses
- Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, made this one of antiquitys most powerful names
- Filip is consistently a top-10 boy name in Sweden and Poland
Filip in Other Languages
Greek
Φίλιππος
French
Philippe
Polish
Filip
Italian
Filippo
Spanish
Felipe
Swedish
Filip
Popularity Over Time
#2,552
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Filip Forsberg
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Swedish NHL ice hockey player, one of the top scorers in Nashville Predators history
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,552
- Total SSA Count
- 52
- Cultural Origins
- Polish Swedish Czech Slovenian Croatian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Fil
Pip
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Frequently Asked Questions About Filip
What does the name Filip mean?
"lover of horses" (from Greek). "horse-loving" (from Greek). Filip is the Slavic and Scandinavian form of Philip, derived from the Ancient Greek Philippos, composed of philos meaning loving and hippos meaning horse. It thus means lover of horses. The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and was spread throughout Europe by Philip the Apostle, one of Jesuss twelve disciples.
What is the origin of the name Filip?
Filip has Greek, Polish, Swedish, Czech, Slovenian, and Croatian origins. In Greek, it means "lover of horses". In Greek, it means "horse-loving".
Is Filip a boy or girl name?
Filip is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Filip?
Filip is pronounced f-IHL-ihp.
How popular is the name Filip?
Filip is currently ranked #2552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Filip?
Common nicknames for Filip include Fil and Pip.
What are good middle names for Filip?
Popular middle name pairings include Filip Jan, Filip Aleksander, Filip Erik, Filip Anders, Filip Martin, and Filip Lukas.
What are good sibling names for Filip?
Names that pair well with Filip as siblings include Mikael, Anna, Erik, Sofia, Lukas, Maja, and Johan.
How many syllables does Filip have?
Filip has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Filip a common or rare name?
Filip is an uncommon name, ranked #2552 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Filip?
Related spellings include Filippo.
About the Name Filip
Filip is a boy name with Polish, Swedish, Czech, Slovenian, and Croatian origins . The name means "lover of horses" in Greek .
Filip is currently ranked #2,552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Filip has 2 syllables and is pronounced f-IHL-ihp, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Filip include Fil and Pip. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Filip include Filippo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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