Pippa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: pe-e-ppa-h
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Lover of horses

Pippa is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "lover of horses". It is derived from the Greek words "philos," meaning "loving," and "hippo," meaning "horse". While Pippa is often used as a nickname or diminutive of Philippa, Penelope, or even Philippine, it can also be a given name in its own right. The name gained popularity after Pippa Middleton, the English socialite and sister to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, came into the public eye.

Pippa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Pippa is currently #228 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Pippa is currently #111 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Pippa is currently #225 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Pippa is currently #111 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Pippa

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Pippa, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Pippa Middleton: Pippa Middleton is an English socialite, author, and columnist known for being the younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
  • Pippa Evans: Pippa Evans is a British comedian, actress, and writer known for her work on "The Now Show," "Fast and Loose," and "There Will Be Cake."
  • Pippa Bennett-Warner: Pippa Bennett-Warner is a British actress known for her roles in "Harlots," "Gangs of London," and "MotherFatherSon."
  • Pippa Black: Pippa Black is an Australian actress known for her role as Elle Robinson on the soap opera "Neighbours" and her work in "Outsourced."
  • Pippa Scott: Pippa Scott is an American actress and television producer known for her roles in "The Searchers," "The Virginian," and "Mr. Lucky."
  • Pippa Funnell: Pippa Funnell is a British equestrian sportswoman. She is a three-time Olympic medallist and has won numerous championships in eventing.
  • Pippa Haywood: Pippa Haywood is an English actress who has had a successful career in television and radio.
  • Pippa Hinchley: Pippa Hinchley is another British actress who has appeared in various television shows and soap operas.
  • Pippa Steel: Pippa Steel was a British actress known for her roles in Hammer horror films and television series
  • Pippa Guard: Pippa Guard is a British actress who has appeared in various television shows and stage productions.
  • Pippa Grandison: Pippa Grandison is an Australian musical theatre performer and actress.
  • Pippa Mackie: Pippa Mackie is a Canadian actress.

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