Girl
Philippa
lover of horses
About Philippa
Distinguished and substantial, this name brings considerable depth and character to any bearer. It has historical significance and literary presence that add layers of meaning to a child's identity. The name projects intelligence, capability, and a certain dignified strength. It works beautifully in professional contexts while offering charming nickname options for childhood. This choice appeals to parents who appreciate classical names with substance and staying power. The pronunciation is straightforward once learned, and it carries well across different cultural contexts. It has a sophisticated, almost regal quality without being pretentious. The name suggests someone who will be taken seriously while maintaining warmth and approachability. Parents selecting this name often value tradition, education, and strong female role models throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Philippa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #180 | #561 | ||
| 1998 | #189 | #316 | #597 | |
| 1999 | #209 | |||
| 2000 | #226 | #639 | ||
| 2001 | #278 | |||
| 2002 | #263 | #497 | ||
| 2003 | #313 | #544 | ||
| 2004 | #334 | |||
| 2005 | #317 | |||
| 2006 | #311 | #495 | ||
| 2007 | #412 | |||
| 2008 | #381 | #715 | ||
| 2009 | #422 | #716 | ||
| 2010 | #407 | #733 | ||
| 2011 | #306 | #461 | #998 | |
| 2012 | #318 | #592 | ||
| 2013 | #319 | |||
| 2014 | #336 | #719 | ||
| 2015 | #329 | #490 | ||
| 2016 | #337 | #720 | ||
| 2017 | #349 | #464 | ||
| 2018 | #350 | #825 | ||
| 2019 | #348 | #481 | ||
| 2020 | #370 | #473 | ||
| 2021 | #353 | #616 | ||
| 2022 | #375 | #701 | ||
| 2023 | #448 | #796 | ||
| 2024 | #401 | #686 | ||
| 2025 | #366 | #573 | ||
| 1941 | #146 | |||
| 1942 | #201 | |||
| 1943 | #196 | |||
| 1944 | #127 | |||
| 1945 | #212 | |||
| 1946 | #138 | |||
| 1947 | #148 | |||
| 1948 | #141 | |||
| 1949 | #126 | |||
| 1950 | #157 | |||
| 1951 | #117 | |||
| 1952 | #99 | |||
| 1953 | #91 | |||
| 1954 | #109 | |||
| 1955 | #102 | |||
| 1956 | #86 | |||
| 1957 | #104 | |||
| 1958 | #95 | |||
| 1959 | #94 | |||
| 1960 | #114 | |||
| 1961 | #100 | |||
| 1962 | #105 | |||
| 1963 | #101 | |||
| 1964 | #103 | |||
| 1965 | #112 | |||
| 1966 | #100 | |||
| 1967 | #92 | |||
| 1968 | #91 | #455 | ||
| 1969 | #96 | #503 | ||
| 1970 | #84 | |||
| 1971 | #94 | |||
| 1972 | #93 | |||
| 1973 | #72 | #493 | ||
| 1974 | #95 | #476 | ||
| 1975 | #111 | #555 | ||
| 1976 | #85 | #580 | ||
| 1977 | #96 | #593 | ||
| 1978 | #70 | |||
| 1979 | #83 | #511 | ||
| 1980 | #79 | #531 | ||
| 1981 | #122 | #458 | ||
| 1982 | #88 | #419 | ||
| 1983 | #113 | #310 | ||
| 1984 | #104 | #451 | ||
| 1985 | #99 | #448 | ||
| 1986 | #92 | #453 | ||
| 1987 | #101 | #443 | ||
| 1988 | #155 | #434 | ||
| 1989 | #183 | #311 | ||
| 1990 | #145 | #315 | ||
| 1991 | #153 | #386 | ||
| 1992 | #183 | |||
| 1993 | #267 | #441 | ||
| 1994 | #407 | #445 | ||
| 1996 | #327 | #460 | ||
| 1995 | #609 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Philippa
Names Similar to Philippa
Nicknames for Philippa
- Pip
- Pippa
- Phil
- Phi
- Philly
Famous People Named Philippa
| Philippa Gregory | British historical novelist |
| Philippa Foot | Renowned philosopher |
| Philippa Schuyler | American child prodigy pianist and composer |
| Philippa Mannagh | New Zealand actress |
| Philippa Coulthard | Australian actress |
| Philippa Forrester | British television presenter |
| Philippa Hanna | British singer-songwriter |
| Philippa Roberts | Contemporary jewelry designer |
| Philippa Valek | Austrian Olympic judoka |
| Philippa Bevans | American actress and playwright |
| Philippa Stroud | British politician and social entrepreneur |
| Philippa Nikulinsky | Australian botanical artist |
| Philippa Garrett Fawcett | English mathematician and educator |
| Philippa Drew | British diplomat |
| Philippa Boyens | Screenwriter of "The Hobbit" film trilogy |
| Philippa Kelly | Australian actress and writer |
| Philippa of Hainault | Queen consort of Edward III of England |
| Philippa of England | Queen consort of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway |
Characters Named Philippa
| Philippa Eilhart | Witch and sorceress from the Witcher series |
| Philippa DeWinter | Character in Agatha Christie's novel "The House of Lurking Death" |
| Philippa "Pippa" Cross | Character in Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" series |
| Philippa "Pip" Perceval | Character in "The Last Dragonslayer" by Jasper Fforde |
| Philippa "Pippin" Galadriel Moonchild | Character in "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett |
| Philippa Gordon | Character in the "Anne of Green Gables" series by L.M. Montgomery |
| Philippa Beckenridge | Character in "Doomwyte" by Brian Jacques |
| Philippa Balfour | Character in "We Need to Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver |
| Philippa Foot | Character in "Philippa Foot on Goodness and Virtue" by Jennifer Welchman |
| Philippa Somerville | Character in "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill |
| Philippa of Antioch | Character in "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer |
| Philippa "Pippa" Middleton | Character in various works |
| Philippa Hayward | Character in "Those Who Hunt the Night" by Barbara Hambly |
| Philippa "Pippa" Field | Character in "Wildthorn" by Jane Eagland |
| Philippa of Lancaster | Character in "The White Queen" by Philippa Gregory |
| Philippa Hoyland | Character in the "Forgotten Realms" series by R.A. Salvatore |
| Philippa Schuyler | Character in various works |
| Philippa of Luxembourg | Character in "The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni |
| Philippa "Pip" Pylewell | Character in "The Murders of Molly Southbourne" by Tade Thompson |
| Philippa "Pippa" Lively | Character in "Flick" by Geraldine Meade |