Why Philippa Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Philippa” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Philippa” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Appilihp.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Phipapil.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Philippa

The true meaning of ‘Philippa’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Philippa is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Philippa, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Philippa Popular?

“Philippa” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Virginia as reported in the 2023 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only seven babies in Virginia have the same name as you in 2023. A total of only 67 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2022 with a total of 75 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Philippa” was recorded 1,687 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Philippas to occupy the country of Holy See (Vatican) with an estimated population of 518.

The name first appeared in the year 1910 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Philippa” was recorded 1,030 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Philippa, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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