Phillippe as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Phillippe

What is the meaning of the name Phillippe ?

The baby name Phillippe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈfɪlɪp/ (FIL-ip),French: /fiˈlip/ (fee-LEEP).

Phillippe is English, Greek in Origin.

Phillippe is a modern Anglicized respelling that blends English Phillip with French Philippe, both descending from the Greek name Philippos, composed of philos “friend/lover” and hippos “horse,” hence “lover of horses.” While less common and somewhat hybrid in feel, it is understood as a variant of the long‑established Philippe/Philip family.

The name spread from classical Greece through early Christianity - borne by Philip II of Macedon and two New Testament figures (the Apostle and the Evangelist) - and became widespread in medieval Europe via saints and rulers, including several kings of France named Philippe. Standard variants include Philippe (French), Philip and Phillip (English), Filip (Slavic/Scandinavian), Felipe (Spanish), Filipe (Portuguese), Filippo (Italian), and Filipp (Russian transliteration). Nicknames range from Phil to Pip; feminine counterparts include Philippa and Philippine (with Pippa as a diminutive). Usage of the Phillippe spelling occurs mainly in English‑speaking countries.