Philippe
Meaning of Philippe
Philippe is a male name with French origins. In French, it is pronounced as fee-LEEP (/fi.lip/), while in English, it is pronounced as fih-LIP (/fɪlɪp/). The name has variations like Philip. Philippe is a classic and timeless name that has been used for many centuries. It carries a sense of sophistication and elegance. In terms of popularity, Philippe has had varying levels of usage in the United States over the years. It reached its peak in the 1990s and early 2000s but has since declined. However, despite its decreasing popularity, Philippe remains a strong and distinguished choice for parents looking for a sophisticated and international name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as fee-LEEP (/fi.lip/)
English
- Pronunced as fih-LIP (/fɪlɪp/)
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Notable People Named Philippe
| Philippe Coutinho Correia is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his vision, passing, dribbling, and long-range shots, currently playing for Al-Duhail in the Qatar Stars League. |
| Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque - Philippe François Marie Leclerc de Hauteclocque, also known as le maréchal Leclerc, was a Free-French general during World War II and was posthumously named Marshal of France in 1952. |
| Philippe Gilbert is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer known for winning the World Road Race Championships in 2012 and achieving victories in the three Ardennes classics in a single season. |
| Philippe Petit is a French high-wire artist known for his daring unauthorized walks between iconic landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. |
| Philippe Grandrieux is a renowned French film director and screenwriter. |
| Philippe Starck is a renowned French industrial architect and designer with a diverse portfolio spanning interior design, architecture, furniture, and more. |
| Philippe G. Ciarlet is a renowned French mathematician recognized for his significant contributions to the mathematical analysis of the finite element method, elasticity, theory of plates and shells, and differential geometry. |
| King Philippe of Belgium, also known as Filip, is the eldest child of King Albert II and Queen Paola and succeeded his father in 2013. He is married to Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz and has four children, with Princess Elisabeth being first in line to the throne. |
| Philippe de Vitry was a prominent French composer-poet, bishop, and music theorist known for his innovative work in the ars nova style of late medieval music. |
| Philippe Pierre Dauman is an American businessman who served as president, CEO, and chairman of Viacom, and was a longtime associate of the company's chairman Sumner Redstone. |
| Philippe Pierre Cousteau was a multi-talented French environmentalist and son of Jacques Cousteau. |
| Philippe-Joseph-Benjamin Buchez, also known as Philippe Buchez, was a French historian, sociologist, and politician, who founded the newspaper L'Atelier and briefly served as the president of the Constituent National Assembly in 1848. |
| Philippe de Monte, also known as Philippus de Monte, was a highly influential Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his extensive work in madrigals and his significant impact on European music. |
| Philippe Ariès was a French historian known for his work on the history of the family and childhood, as well as changing attitudes towards death in Western society. |
| Philippe Noiret was a renowned French film actor. |
