Filip sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Philip, Felipe, and Phillip are the closest matches by sound. Most share Filip's Polish-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"lover of horses"
"forest friend, house friend"
"peaceful, peaceful one"
"from Laurentum (city of laurels)"
"handsome, cheerful"
"gift bearer"
"he laughs, laughter"
"gift of God"
"gift of Yahweh"
"young warrior, young man"
"praiseworthy"
"destroyer of peace (literal)"
"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"
"short form of -dino names, little warrior"
"gift"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Filip — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Greek origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Filip.
Rhythm: Filip is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.