Philip

Gender

Male

Origin

English

Fond of horses. Form of Phillip.

Greek

Lover of horses; Philip was one of Christ''s twelve apostles. This name has also been borne by numerous kings of Spain, France, and Macedonia.

Syllables

2

Themes

Biblical, Shakespearean

Pronunciation

ph(i)-lip

Famous People

Britain''s Prince Philip, Painter Filippo Lippi, TV host Phil Donahue, Football player Phil Simms