Pippa

Meaning lover of horses
Origin English, Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Pip-pa

About Pippa

This spirited name carries an infectious energy that seems to dance off the tongue. Pippa has enjoyed a surge in popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries, where it's appreciated for its cheerful, approachable quality. The name evokes images of a bright, confident child who grows into a woman with natural charm and vivacity. Parents who choose Pippa often appreciate its balance of being distinctive without being unusual, familiar without being common. It has a youthful quality that somehow never feels childish, making it a name that ages beautifully. The double-p gives it a playful bounce, while the -a ending softens it with femininity. Pippa suggests someone who is sociable, warm-hearted, and possesses an innate ability to light up a room with genuine enthusiasm.

Variations of Name Pippa

Philippa
Pippy
Pip
Pippin
Pipsy

Nicknames for Pippa

Pip
Pippi
Pips
Pippi
Pipa
Pippa

Famous People Named Pippa

Pippa MiddletonBritish author and sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Pippa HaywoodBritish actress known for her roles in various TV series and films
Pippa MannBritish racing driver, particularly in the IndyCar Series
Pippa ScottAmerican actress with a career spanning several decades
Pippa FunnellBritish equestrian and Olympic medalist in eventing
Pippa Bennett-WarnerBritish actress seen in TV dramas and films
Pippa BlackAustralian actress famous for her role in "Neighbours"
Pippa SmallBritish jewelry designer and philanthropist
Pippa NorrisAmerican political scientist and lecturer
Pippa MannixIrish television presenter and journalist
Pippa WilsonAustralian jazz singer and musician
Pippa PassesAmerican poet and playwright
Pippa GuardEnglish actress with an extensive career in TV and theater
Pippa HinchleyBritish actress known for her roles in TV dramas
Pippa AllenNew Zealand equestrian and Olympic medalist
Pippa WhiteAmerican actress and storyteller
Pippa SteelBritish actress who appeared in various TV shows and films
Pippa GrandisonAustralian actress and singer

Characters Named Pippa

Pippa LongstockingFrom Astrid Lindgren's children's book series
Pippa RothermelA character from the TV show "Midsomer Murders"
Pippa PentangleFrom the book "The Tale of Georgie Grub"
Pippa WoodleyA character from the TV show "Casualty"
Pippa TaylorFrom the novel "The Distance Between Us"
Pippa FosterA character from the TV series "Doctors"
Pippa FergussonFrom the book "The Alphabet Sisters"
Pippa BayworthA character from the TV show "Holby City"
Pippa RidleyFrom the novel "The Love Child"
Pippa LayneA character from the movie "The Mirror Crack'd"
Pippa StoneFrom the book "The Promise"
Pippa PatonA character from the TV series "Hollyoaks"
Pippa CrossFrom the novel "Tug of Love"
Pippa GrahamA character from the TV show "Waterloo Road"
Pippa FletcherFrom the book "After the Funeral"
Pippa WhitfieldA character from the TV series "Home and Away"
Pippa CarringtonFrom the novel "The Light Years"
Pippa DoyleA character from the TV show "City Homicide"
Pippa HammondFrom the book "The Birthday Party"