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Phillip

Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihp ]

Girl Name #68,393 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#68,393
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Phi Phy Phiie Philie

Also a Boy Name

Phillip is also used as a boy name, ranked #627.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phillip

Is Phillip a boy or girl name?
Phillip is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68393. As a boy name, it is ranked #627. Phillip is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Phillip?
Phillip is pronounced f-IHL-ihp.
How popular is the name Phillip?
Phillip is currently ranked #68393 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Phillip?
Common nicknames for Phillip include Phi, Phy, Phiie, and Philie.
Is Phillip a common or rare name?
Phillip is an uncommon name, ranked #68393 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Phillip

Phillip is a girl name .

Is Phillip a boy or girl name? Phillip is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,393 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #627. Phillip is more commonly used as a boy name.

Phillip is currently ranked #68,393 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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