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Pippa

Girl name · 314 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Pippa: 314 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 25 births in 2014.

Pippa is a spirited Scottish and English diminutive of Philippa, the feminine form of Philip, which comes from the Greek name Philippos meaning "lover of horses." The name shot to global fame in the 2010s thanks to Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales, whose poised presence at the royal wedding captivated the world. There’s also the beloved children’s author Pippa Goodhart, who has written over a hundred books including the "You Choose" series. While no major places bear the name directly, the root Philip can be found in the city of Philippi in ancient Macedonia. Interestingly, Pippa is also a classic name in the small English town of Pippingford, though the connection is purely phonetic. Like its cousins Pip and Piper, Pippa has a cheerful, bouncy quality that feels both timeless and fresh.