Names Phillips

Phillips

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

English

Meaning

Phillips is an Anglo-Saxon surname derived from the given name Philip, which means "lover of horses".

Pronunciation

FIL-IPS
FIL-ips

Popularity

Phillips is not among the top 1000 names in the United States or the United Kingdom. It is more popular as a surname than a given name, and ranks at #239 in England and Wales.

Cartoon of Phillips

Phillips Name meanings & History

Phillips is an Anglo-Saxon surname derived from the given name Philip, which means "lover of horses". Transferred use of the surname Phillips. The name Phillips is often given to boys and is sometimes used as a middle name for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Phillips: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Phillips:

P: Particular,Political,Passive,Pensive,Partnership

H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Languid,Lover,Lazy,Luscious

S: Sex,Sensuality,Social Standing,Status,Security,Solidity,Success

Phillips is:

a Modern name
a Nerdy name
a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the surname Phillips include actor Lou Diamond Phillips, author Tom Phillips, and musician Wilson Phillips. Famous people with the first name Philip include Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.