Philip (name)


Philip is a male given name, derived from the Greek , from a compound of and . Prominent Philips who popularized the name include kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity.
Philip has [|many alternative spellings]. One derivation often used as a surname is Phillips. It was also found during ancient Greek times with two Ps as Philippides and Philippos. It has many diminutive forms including Phil, Filip, Philly, Lip, Pip, Pep or Peps, and Pippo. There are also feminine forms such as Philippine and Philippa.

Kings of Macedon