Lippo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lippo

What is the meaning of the name Lippo ?

The baby name Lippo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈlippo/ (LEE-poh); English approximation: /ˈlɪpoʊ/ (LIP-oh).

Lippo is Italian in Origin.

Lippo is an Italian medieval short form of Filippo, itself from Greek Philippos (phílos “friend/lover” + híppos “horse”), hence “friend of horses.” Found in Tuscan records of the 13th–14th centuries, Lippo sometimes stood alone as a given name rather than merely a nickname. Its earthy, concise sound connects it to artisan and civic life in the Italian communes, giving it a distinctively Renaissance flavor.

Notable bearers include the Sienese painters Lippo Memmi (c.1291–1356) and Lippo Vanni (active mid-14th century), which helps anchor the name in Italy’s artistic heritage. Related forms are Filippo (Italian), Philip/Phillip (English), Philippe (French), Philipp (German), Felipe (Spanish), and Filip (Slavic/Scandinavian). Common Italian diminutives from the same root include Pippo and Lillo; feminine counterparts are Filippa and Philippa. Modern use of Lippo is rare but stylish, with name days aligning to those of San Filippo - Philip the Apostle (May 3) or St. Philip Neri (May 26) in Italian calendars.