- Meaning
- Lover of horses (from Philippa)
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Fun & quirky
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Pippa
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Pip
What people expect from a Pippa
Pippa has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a rebel.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Pippa: name scorecard
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Pippa
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Lover of horses (from Philippa)".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Pippa
What does the name Pippa mean?
Pippa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Lover of horses (from Philippa)".
Is Pippa a boy or girl name?
Pippa is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Pippa?
Pippa is rare in the US. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Pippa?
Common nicknames for Pippa are Pip.
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