Pippa

Pippa is a feminine name that is considered a short or pet form of Philippa. The meaning of the name is 'the horse friend'.

What does the name Pippa mean?

Pippa, as a feminine form, is a diminutive and pet form of Philippa. The name can be translated as 'the horse friend'. It consists of two ancient Greek elements: philos (φίλος), meaning 'the friend', 'the lover', or 'the beloved', and híppos ‎(ίππος), which stands for 'the horse' or 'the cavalry'. Additionally, Pippa is also considered a pet form of names like Josepha, Josephine, or Guiseppina (Pepa, Pepina). An alternative spelling is Pippah.

Where does the name Pippa come from?

The origin of the name Pippa lies in the ancient Greek and Macedonian languages and means 'the horse friend'.

How do you pronounce Pippa?

The pronunciation of Pippa is lively and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Pip-pa' [ˈpɪpa], starting with a clear, short I sound. The double consonant structure gives the name a certain bounce. The open 'a' at the end provides a soft sound. Pippa feels playful and fresh – dynamic, friendly, and uncomplicated.

When is the name day of Pippa?

Pippa celebrates her name day on May 3 and October 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Pippa enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 929th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022, when it reached 607th place. Over the last ten years, Pippa has been given as a first name about 500 times, placing it 848th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 977th.

Nicknames & pet names

Pia / Pip / Pippchen / Pippi / Püppi

Famous people

• Philippa "Pippa" Funnell (English event rider)
• Pippa Adams (British writer)
• Pippa Bacca (artist from Italy)
• Pippa Bennett-Warner (English actress)
• Pippa Black (actress from Australia)
• Pippa Duffy (British actress)
• Pippa Evans (English musician)
• Pippa Funnell (equestrian)
• Pippa Grandison (actress from Australia)
• Pippa Greenwood (botanist from the UK)
• Pippa Guard (British actress)
• Pippa Haywood (English actress)
• Pippa Hinchley (British actress)
• Pippa Lee (title character of the novel 'Pippa Lee')
• Pippa Mann (racing driver from the UK)
• Pippa Middleton (sister of Princess Kate Middleton)
• Pippa Nixon (actress from England)
• Pippa Scott (American actress)
• Pippa Steel (actress from the UK)