Origin, Meaning, And History Of Pippa
Pippa is a feminine name of Greek origin that translates to ‘lover of horses.’ The name combines the terms ‘philos’ or ‘philein,’ meaning ‘loving’ or ‘to love,’ and ‘hippo,’ which refers to a horse. Although some claim that the name has English and Italian roots, its meaning remains the same. Apart from being a given name, Pippa is also a hypocorism or pet name that is thought to be the nickname of Philippa. Philippa, in turn, is the Latin and feminine form of Philip, meaning lover of horses or friend of horses, and may have spread to Great Britain during the time of King Philip. Philippine and Penelope are other names that can have Pippa as a nickname.
Pippa was first used in medieval times to distinguish between the male and female bearers of the Philip name. Pip is a significant variant of Pippa, and the name has variants in most major languages. In Danish, it is Filippa; in French, it is Philippine; and in German, Pippa has Philippa and Philippina variations. The Greek version is Filippa, and the Italian variation is Filippa. Filippa in Norwegian, Filipina in Polish, and Filipa in Portuguese are other variations. In Spanish, it is Felipa, and in Swedish, the name is Filippa.
Pippa Passesis a verse drama by the famous English poetRobert Browning. It has been described as one of the most beautiful dramas and the perfect achievement of Browning. The name is also found in many places in the entertainment world. For example, Pippa Lee is the main character in the romantic comedyThe Private Lives of Pippa Lee, and Pippa is also Eve’s daughter in the Eve book series by Anna Carey.Pippa Ridleyis also a character in the 2004 film Haven.Philippa “Pippa” Rossis a central character in the Australian soap operaHome and Away.
Pippa
Girl
Judaism
English, Italian
4
Two
1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Pippa
- Pippa ScottAmerican actress, known for working in The Searchers film
- Philippa Charlotte “Pippa” MiddletonEnglish socialite and sister of the Princess of Wales, named as the Number 1 Society Singleton by Tatler Magazine
- Philippa “Pippa” BennettEnglish actress, known for her work in Michael Grandage’s production of King Lear
- Pippa NixonEnglish actress, known for her work in John Carter film
- Pippa BlackAustralian actress, known for her work in the soap opera, Neighbours
- Philippa Jill “Pippa” Olivier HarrisBritish television producer and the co-founder of Neal Street Productions
- Pippa WicksEnglish businesswoman, and the former executive director of the high-end department stores, John Lewis & Partners
Pippa On The Popularity Chart
在2010年之前,皮帕是一个常见的名字。但很快after, its popularity surged, with 2014 being a major peak point. Take a look at the graphs below for more details.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity has remained high from 2012 onward. The graph shows that 2014, 2017, and 2021 are the major periods of growth.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s ranking has steadily improved over the years. From 16,219 in 1,999, its ranking has risen to feature among the top 2000 names in 2012.
Source:Social Security Administration皮帕名字相似的声音
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Popular Sibling Names For Pippa
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Boy Sibling Names For Pippa
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How To Communicate The Name Pippa In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Pippa?
The name Pippa means ‘lover of horses.’
2. What is the origin of the name Pippa?
Pippa has a Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Pippa?
Pippa is pronounced as pih-pah.
4. Does the name Pippa have any cultural or historical significance?
皮帕的名字可以与英国相关联royal family. Born as Philippa Charlotte Middleton, she is the younger sister of Catherine (Kate Middleton), Princess of Wales. A socialite, columnist, and author, she became known as Philippa Charlotte Matthews after marriage.
5. Is the name Pippa more suitable for a boy or a girl?
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