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Philip Name Meaning

The name's meaning is "horse lover," which might draw in equine-appreciative parents looking for a name to "saddle" their son with. His many notable namesakes include one of Jesus's Twelve Apostles, a championship golfer (Mickelson), and a widely read novelist (Roth). Philip had a long run as a popular name, starting in the 19th century until just before the end of the 20th century. Why not bring this royal-approved name back to the track now, either to honor a loved one or give it a whole new lease on life?

Philip Personality

Name Philip
Gender Male
Pronunciation ph(i)-lip
Religion Christian
Origin Greek

Philip Lucky Numbers

Name Number 8
Soul Number 2
Personality Number 6

Famous Personality

Name Profession
Philip Seymour Hoffman Actor
Philip Rivers American Football Player

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