Phillip
Meaning of Phillip
Phillip is a classic and timeless name for a baby boy. It has its roots in Greek, meaning "lover of horses." In both American English and British English, the pronunciation is the same - FIL-ip (/ˈfɪlɪp/). The name Phillip has been consistently popular over the years, with variations such as Philip also being used. In recent years, it has ranked around 500-600 in terms of occurrence, making it a moderately popular choice for parents. However, its long history shows that it has stood the test of time and will continue to be a beloved name for generations to come.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FIL-ip (/'fɪlɪp/)
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Notable People Named Phillip
| Phillip Edward Fulmer Sr. is a former American football player and coach, best known for his successful tenure as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 1992 to 2008. |
| Phillip Bryan Schofield is a well-known English television presenter and actor, recognized for his work on popular programs such as This Morning and Dancing on Ice. |
| Phillip Allen Sharp is an American geneticist and molecular biologist known for co-discovering RNA splicing and sharing the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. |
| Phillip E. Hill Sr. was the ringleader of a large mortgage fraud scheme in Georgia. |
| Phillip Lopate is a versatile American writer known for his work in film criticism, essays, fiction, poetry, and teaching. |
| Phillip Picardi is an American journalist and former editor-in-chief of Out magazine. |
| Phillip Lim is an American fashion designer of Chinese descent known for co-founding the fashion label 3.1 Phillip Lim in 2005. |
| Phillip King PRA was a British sculptor known for his influential work and association with Anthony Caro and Henry Moore. |
| Phillip Blond is an English political philosopher, Anglican theologian, and director of the ResPublica think tank. |
| Phillip E. Hardy is an American screenwriter, music critic, and musician. |
| Phillip Danault is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL, known for his time with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Phillip Bernard Daniels is a former American football player and coach, known for his tenure as the defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. |
| Phillip Rhee is a multi-talented American martial artist, actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer, best known for his role in the Best of the Best film series. |
| Phillip Margolin is an American author known for his legal thrillers. |
| Phillip Leuluai is a former Samoa international rugby league player known for his time with the Salford City Reds in the Super League. |
