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What does Phillip mean?
Greek: A name meaning 'lover of horses' in Greek.. Phillip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'. It has been a popular name throughout history.
Is Phillip a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Phillip in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Phillip 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 Phillip suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Welcome to the Pack, Phillip!
The other dogs are wagging their tails, saying, 'I hope Phillip loves to play! We need a horse lover at toy time to kick things up a notch!'
Names similar to Phillip
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