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Pippa

/ PIP-ah /

feminine

Meaning

Lover of horses

Origin

Greek

Pippa is a diminutive of Philippa, the feminine form of Philip (from the Greek 'philos' meaning lover and 'hippos' meaning horse). It was famously used by Robert Browning in his poem 'Pippa Passes' (1841). It surged into international fame in 2011 following the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, whose sister is Pippa Middleton.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Pippa.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ENFP

15.6%

ESFP

13.8%

ENTP

11.2%

ESFJ

10.4%

ENFJ

9.1%

ESTP

8.5%

ISFP

7.6%

ISFJ

6.8%

INFP

5.4%

ISTP

4.3%

INFJ

2.8%

ESTJ

1.9%

ISTJ

1.4%

ENTJ

0.9%

INTP

0.2%

INTJ

0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Pippa is a 'quintessentially British' name. It feels energetic, athletic, and high-spirited. While it is used as a standalone name, it still carries the air of a sophisticated nickname. It is particularly popular in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Pippa Middleton

British socialite and sister of the Princess of Wales (b. 1983)

Pippa Black

Australian actress known for Neighbours (b. 1982)

Pippa Bennett-Warner

British television and stage actress (b. 1988)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Archie Freddie Charlie Toby Rafferty

Girls

Daisy Poppy Beatrice Tilly Imogen