Philip

Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-uhp ]

Girl Name #70,748 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Philip is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-IHL-uhp.

Parents who love the name Philip often also consider Phoebe, Phebe, Philomena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,748
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Philomena #1822 Philippa #2636

Nicknames

Phi Phy Phiie Philie

Also a Boy Name

Philip is also used as a boy name, ranked #522.

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Similar Names

Phoebe Phebe Philomena Phyllis Philip Phillip Phil Philo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Philip

Is Philip a boy or girl name?

Philip is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70748. As a boy name, it is ranked #522. Philip is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Philip?

Philip is pronounced f-IHL-uhp.

How popular is the name Philip?

Philip is currently ranked #70748 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Philip?

Common nicknames for Philip include Phi, Phy, Phiie, and Philie.

Is Philip a common or rare name?

Philip is an uncommon name, ranked #70748 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Philip

Philip is a girl name .

Is Philip a boy or girl name? Philip is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,748 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #522. Philip is more commonly used as a boy name.

Philip is currently ranked #70,748 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Philip include Phi, Phy, Phiie, and Philie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Philip include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.