What does Pip mean?
Modern: Short form of the name Philip, meaning 'lover of horses'.. Pip is often a short form of the name Philip, which has Greek origins and means 'lover of horses'.
Is Pip a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Pip in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #111 all-time — about 0.5 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (17 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Pip suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Meet Pip!
The other pups are wagging their tails, wondering about Pip. "Do you think he’ll lead us on a treasure hunt, or just chase his own tail in excitement?" Either way, it’ll be an adventure!