Lips as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lips

What is the meaning of the name Lips ?

The baby name Lips is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪps/ (rhymes with 'lips').

Lips is Dutch, English, German in Origin.

Lips is a rare given name of Germanic origin, a medieval pet form (hypocoristic) of Philipp, ultimately from Greek Philippos. It appears in Swiss German and Low German records from the late Middle Ages through the early modern period, and later stabilized as a hereditary surname in German and Dutch contexts. While historically masculine, its contemporary reappearance as a given name is very uncommon and may be chosen for its brisk, surname-like sound.

The underlying name Philip/Philipp means "lover of horses," from Greek philo- (loving) + hippos (horse). Related forms and variants include Philipp, Philip, Philippus, Philippe, Felipe, Filip, Filippo, and the feminine Philippa; diminutives and vernacular short forms include Lipp, Lipps, Flip (Dutch), and Pip (English). Usage today is rare across languages, generally linked to family heritage (especially Dutch or German) or as a distinctive twist on the Philip/Philippa family.

⚙ We can't find Lips in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. That usually points to a very rare, regional, or newly coined name. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.