Pippy

Greek, feminine variation of Philip

"lover of horses"

Pippy Origin and Meaning

The name Pippy is a girl's name.

Pippy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname form, often derived from Philippa (meaning 'lover of horses' in Greek) or simply as an affectionate name inspired by the sound. The name has a playful, cheerful quality with its repeating 'p' sounds and diminutive '-y' ending. Pippy gained some recognition through children's literature, notably with the character Pippi Longstocking, though the spelling differs. As a given name rather than a nickname, Pippy remains quite uncommon, appealing to parents seeking something distinctively whimsical and informal. The name evokes qualities of spunkiness, youthful energy, and charm. While rarely appearing on popularity charts, Pippy has maintained steady, if minimal, usage throughout English-speaking countries over recent decades.

The name Pippy in Pop Culture

• Pippy Rosewood character on TV's "Rosewood"
• Mrs. Pippy character in 1925 film "Never the Twain Shall Meet"
• Pippy Pee Pee Poopypants aka Tippy Tinkletrousers, male character in the Captain Underpants series
• Pippy male character in 2001 film "Bubble Boy"
• "Pippy " manga about the title merboy by Osamu Tezuka