The nameFelipe
Felipe is a boy's name, the Spanish form of Philip.
- Boy's name
- Spanish
Meaning
From the Greek philos, "loving", and hippos, "horse".
Origin
Spanish.
History
Found in France since the mid 1920s, Felipe peaked there in the early 1970s, then became rare.
Famous people named Felipe
- Felipe VI, King of Spain
Popularity of the name Felipe
Felipe in France
5110thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1972peak year (45 births)
925babies named Felipe in France since 1900
Felipe was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 345 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Felipe. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Felipe in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felipe mean?
From the Greek philos, "loving", and hippos, "horse".
What is the origin of the name Felipe?
Spanish.
Is Felipe a girl's or a boy's name?
Felipe is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Felipe?
Felipe VI, King of Spain.