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Name Origin

Philip is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'lover of horses'. It derives from the ancient Greek words 'philos' (meaning 'loving' or 'dear') and 'hippos' (meaning 'horse').

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Famous People

Philip II of Macedon (382-336)

King of Macedon

Conquered much of Greece
Father of Alexander the Great

Philip III Arrhidaeus (359-316)

King of Macedon

Son of Philip II and half-brother of Alexander the Great
Ruled as a figurehead after Alexander's death

Philip IV of France (1268-1314)

King of France

Known as Philip the Fair
Strengthened the French monarchy

Philip II of Spain (1527-1598)

King of Spain

Known as Philip the Prudent
Ruled a vast empire spanning Europe and the Americas

Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560)

German theologian and humanist

Key figure in the Protestant Reformation
Co-author of the Augsburg Confession

Philip K. Dick (1928-1982)

American science fiction writer

Wrote influential novels such as Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
His work explored themes of reality, identity, and paranoia

Sibling Names

Eleanor

Classic and elegant, Eleanor shares a similar timeless quality with Philip.

Katherine

Both Philip and Katherine have strong historical roots and regal connotations.

Samuel

Philip and Samuel are both traditional, biblical names that complement each other's classic style.

Amelia

Amelia has a similar soft yet strong sound to Philip, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.