Felipe
friend of horses (Greek via Spanish)
Felipe is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 160, with 54,699 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 39,162 as Felipe, and 15,537 as Felipe Jr.
Origin and meaning
friend of horses (Greek via Spanish)
Derived from the Greek name Philippos via Latin Philippus and Spanish Felipe. In the Philippines, it has been widely used since the early Spanish colonial period, cemented further by royal, historical, and religious associations.
Felipe is the Spanish form of the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'friend of horses'. It entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and carries immense historical significance as the country itself was named Las Islas Filipinas in honor of King Philip II (Felipe II) of Spain.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Ipe', 'Peping', or 'Pelip'/'Felip' in everyday Filipino speech. It is considered a classic, traditional name and frequently appears in older generations or as a formal baptismal name.
Related forms
- Philip English
- Filipe Portuguese
- Philippe French
- Filippo Italian
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Felipe with common surname pairs
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How do I use Felipe with two Filipino surnames?
Felipe is the given name. The full name is Felipe + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Felipe a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Felipe is number 160, with 54,699 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.