Flip name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Flip f-lip
Meaning: Warlike, Loves Horses and Horse Lover
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What does Flip mean?

The offbeat boy name Flip is used in English is rooted from Old Greek. Flip is abridged form of Philip. Philip is variation of biblical and trendy Philippe. Philip is English cognate of Philipp.

Offbeat Philip has its origin in Old Greek, Philip means "Loves Horses, Warlike and Horse Lover".

How do I pronounce Flip?

Two syllabled Flip is pronounced as f-lip.

How popular is the name Flip?

Flip is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names. Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 483 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Flip.

The first name is a rare baby name in United States where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1960. And also in Netherlands. Flip is a common name in South Africa while somewhat familiar name in Ghana.

According to our findings, at least 5000 people have been bestowed Flip around the globe.

YearRankBirths
196040425
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Flip in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands4346655
Sweden434-42655

Here's what numbers has to say about Flip

Learn how to separate reality from illusion. Widen your perspective and become more aware of your own existence. People find you attractive and incredibly smart which is a deadly combination most of them can't resist. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for. You lack traveling and exploring. Meet people from diverse cultures, perhaps your soul mate hides in someplace outside ordinary.

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  •  Marlis - Unorthodox Marliss origin is Old Greek and German is notably used in Norwegian and German and is given to both sexes, meaning of Marlis is "Sea or Liese"

Sibling Names for Flip

If you're considering "Flip" as a name for your baby, you might be wondering what other names would pair well with it for siblings. Here are some fun and unique options that flow nicely with "Flip" as a first or middle name.

Sister for Flip

Names for Flip's brother

Famous people named Flip

  • Flip Cornett, American funk guitarist and bassist
  • Flip Benham, Evangelical Christian minister and the national leader of Concord
  • Flip Wilson, Wilson Jr
  • Flip Kowlier, Belgian singer-songwriter
  • Flip Saunders, American basketball player and coach
  • Flip Phillips, American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player
  • Flip & Fill, Manchester
  • Flip Webster in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as Actress
  • Flip Mark in Please Don't Eat the Daisies as Actor
  • Flip Schultz in Big Trouble as Actor
  • Flip Van der Kuil in New Kids Turbo as Actor
  • Flipper in 300 Feet Below as Actor
  • Actor Flip Crowley, notable for short Police State

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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