Phillip
Meaning of Phillip
Phillip trots onto the name scene with polished boots and a winsome whinny—no surprise, since his roots stretch back to the Greek Philippos, “lover of horses.” From King Philip who raised Alexander the Great to the quick-witted Apostle who pops up in the New Testament, this double-L spelling has been cantering through Western history like a trusty steed. Over the centuries he’s rubbed shoulders with dukes (Prince Philip of Edinburgh), Oscar winners (Philip Seymour Hoffman), and literary lions (Philip Roth), carving out a vibe that’s equal parts refined and approachable. In America, Phillip galloped within the Top 100 boys’ names for much of the mid-20th century before easing back to a comfortable canter in the 500s today—steady enough to feel familiar, rare enough to feel fresh. Pronounced FIL-ip, it’s a friendly, two-beat greeting that tumbles off the tongue like a playful colt over a fence. For parents seeking a classic with a bit of horsepower, Phillip is ready to saddle up and ride into the future.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FIL-ip (/'fɪlɪp/)
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Notable People Named Phillip
| Phillip Edward Fulmer Sr., former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, famously led the team to victory in the 1998 BCS National Championship. |
| Phillip Schofield is an English television presenter renowned for hosting popular shows like "This Morning" and "Dancing on Ice." |
| American geneticist Phillip Allen Sharp co-discovered RNA splicing and won the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. |
| Phillip E. Hill Sr. led the biggest mortgage fraud scheme ever prosecuted in Georgia. |
| Phillip Lopate is an American writer and educator known for his work in film criticism, essays, fiction, and poetry. |
| Phillip Lim is an American fashion designer of Chinese descent whose parents escaped the Cambodian genocide, and he co-founded the label 3.1 Phillip Lim. |
| Phillip King was a British sculptor, a student of Anthony Caro and assistant to Henry Moore, who influenced modern art through key exhibitions. |
| 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 forward and alternate captain for the Los Angeles Kings, originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Phillip Bernard Daniels is the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and a former NFL defensive end who played 15 seasons after being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks. |
| Phillip Rhee is a South Korean martial artist and actor famous for his role as Tommy Lee in the "Best of the Best" film series, inspired by his own Taekwondo career. |
| Phillip Margolin is an American author renowned for his legal thrillers. |
| Former Samoa international Phillip Leuluai played as a second-row or prop for the Salford City Reds in the Super League. |
