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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Philip
Greek
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Usage of the Name Philip
English, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
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Meaning of the Name Philip
The name Philip is derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning "friend of horses".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Sir Philip Sidney (1554 - 1586), an English knight, poet, and courtier;
Philip Carey (1925 - 2009), an American actor;
Philip Roth (born 1933), an American novelist;
Philip Glass (born 1937), an American composer.
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