Find out how popular the first name Phillp has been for the last 4 years (from 1986 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Phillp by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Phillp is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Phillp.

The history of the first name Phillp

The name Phillp is derived from the ancient Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses." It is a compound word formed from the Greek elements "philos" meaning "lover" and "hippos" meaning "horse." The name's origin can be traced back to the 4th century BC in ancient Greece.

The earliest recorded use of the name Philippos can be found in various ancient Greek texts and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Philippos II, the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 359 BC to 336 BC. He was the father of Alexander the Great, one of the most renowned military leaders in history.

In the New Testament of the Bible, there is a mention of Philippos, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is also known as Philip the Apostle, and he is believed to have been from the town of Bethsaida in Galilee.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Phillp or variations of the name. One of the most famous was Philip II of Spain, who reigned from 1556 to 1598 and was the king of the Spanish Empire during its golden age.

Another notable figure was Philip the Arab, who was the Roman Emperor from 244 to 249 AD. He was born in modern-day Syria and was known for his tolerance towards Christianity during his reign.

In the 16th century, Philip Melanchthon, a German scholar and one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation, lived from 1497 to 1560. He played a significant role in the development of Lutheranism and was a close friend and collaborator of Martin Luther.

Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Fair, was the King of France from 1285 to 1314. He was instrumental in the suppression of the Knights Templar and played a significant role in the transfer of the Papal See from Rome to Avignon.

In more recent times, Philip K. Dick, an American novelist and influential figure in the science fiction genre, lived from 1928 to 1982. He is best known for his novels such as "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and "The Man in the High Castle."

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