boy · Greek

Phillip

/PHI-llip/

Meaning: Lover of horses

Phillip at a glance

Meaning: Lover of horses
Origin: Greek
Religion: Christian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: PHI-llip
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Philip, Phili, Pheeli, Phylyp, Philiya, Phyllip

Lucky details for Phillip

Number: 2
Color: Pearl White
Stone: Moonstone
Flower: Jasmine
Day: Monday
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer
Metal: Silver

Phillip is a Greek name meaning “lover of horses”. It is a spelling variant of Philip and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Phillip for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Phillip reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.

Personality

Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred

Positive Traits

Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker

Negative Traits

Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart

Career Suggestions

Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts

Nicknames

Phii Phil Phiy Phy

Middle Names

Parth Parteh Praena

Sibling Names

Alexia Daaphne Kaaterinia Sophyiya

Compatible Names

Alexander Andreaasi Dymeetri Georgeeoso Nicolaas Phileep

FAQs about the name Phillip

What does the name Phillip mean?

Phillip means “lover of horses” and comes from a Greek root.

Is Phillip a boy or girl name?

Phillip is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Phillip?

Phillip is pronounced PHI-llip (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Phillip?

The lucky number for Phillip is 2, ruled by Moon.

What are good nicknames for Phillip?

Popular short forms include Phii, Phil, Phiy, Phy.