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Filip

Boy name · 492 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Filip: 492 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 40 births in 2011.

Filip is a widespread European variant of the classic name Philip, ultimately from the Greek Philippos, meaning "lover of horses." It shares the same royal lineage as Philip, notably borne by Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, whose conquests spread the name across continents. While no major geographical feature bears the exact spelling "Filip," the Norwegian island of St. Philip (Sankt Filip) uses the related form. The name is especially popular across Slavic and Nordic countries, with Scottish registrations reflecting its modern multicultural appeal, often as a direct alternative to the traditional Philip. Saint Philip the Apostle adds a spiritual dimension, and the name's gentle yet strong sound continues to attract parents seeking a classic with a distinctive European twist.