The baby name Filippa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /fɪˈlɪpə/ (fi-LIP-uh) — English,/fiˈlippa/ (fee-LEEP-pah) — Italian/Scandinavian.
The baby name Filippa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /fɪˈlɪpə/ (fi-LIP-uh) — English,/fiˈlippa/ (fee-LEEP-pah) — Italian/Scandinavian.
Filippa is French, Greek in Origin.
Filippa is the Italian and Scandinavian feminine form of Philip, from the Greek name Philippos (phílos “love, friend” + híppos “horse”), giving the meaning “lover of horses.” Through Latin Philippa, it spread across medieval Europe alongside the cult of Saint Philip the Apostle and dynasties of kings named Philip. In Nordic realms, the form Filippa gained prestige after Queen Philippa of England (1394–1430), consort of Eric of Pomerania, whose name is recorded as Filippa in Swedish chronicles.
Usage today is strongest in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, with steady presence in Italy and occasional use elsewhere. Related forms include Philippa (English, German), Filipa (Portuguese, Polish, Croatian), and Felipa (Spanish). Diminutives and nicknames include Pippa and Fifi. A notable bearer is Santa Filippa Mareri (c. 1190–1236), an early Franciscan nun venerated in central Italy, reinforcing the name’s long-standing devotional resonance.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filippa | Navarana | Nukâka Coster-Waldau | television actor | ★★★★★ | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #52 | 94 | 453 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #88 | 104 | 1,568 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #123 | 13 | 1,786 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #132 | 4 | 3,911 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #147 | 7 | 3,773 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #188 | 3 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #200 | 7 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #224 | 2 | 3,308 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #231 | 12 | 6,293 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #275 | 5 | 2,824 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #293 | 24 | 7,429 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #377 | 15 | 1,368 |
| France | Girls | 2018 | #399 | 4 | 3,265 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #442 | 2,289 | 9,415 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #536 | 238 | 3,895 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IT | 0 | #667 | 48 | 4,183 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #814 | 25 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #906 | 9 | 8,600 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,449 | 23 | 10,046 |
Filippa is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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