The namePhilippa
Philippa is the feminine of Philip.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Greek philos, "friend", and hippos, "horse".
Origin
Greek.
History
In France it has risen sharply in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Philippa
Philippa in France
621stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (65 births)
565babies named Philippa in France since 1900
Philippa was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 280 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Philippa. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Philippa in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 49 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Philippa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philippa mean?
From the Greek philos, "friend", and hippos, "horse".
What is the origin of the name Philippa?
Greek.
Is Philippa a girl's or a boy's name?
Philippa is a girl's name.