What does Philip mean?
Modern: A name meaning 'lover of horses'.. Philip is a name of Greek origin meaning 'lover of horses'. It is commonly used as a masculine name.
Is Philip a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Philip in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Philip in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Philip suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Playgroup Will Assume About Philip
When Philip walked into daycare, the other pups exclaimed, "Finally, a dog who truly appreciates the finer things! I’m sure his favorite game is fetch with a touch of equestrian elegance!"