Phillippa
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Phillippa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 44 babies have been named Phillippa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phillippa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,942 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,942
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Phillippa
Phillippa is a girl name .
Phillippa is currently ranked #70,942 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phillippa include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Phill, Philly, Phillie, Ppa, Ppay, Ppaie, Ippa, and Phy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Phillippa include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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