Felipe
/F-EH-L-IY-P-EH/
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the ancient Greek Philippos — a compound of philos ('loving, fond of') and hippos ('horse'), literally 'lover of horses.' The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, passed into the New Testament through the apostle Philip, and reached the Iberian world through Saint Philip and the Hapsburg kings, where it became thoroughly native across six centuries.
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Yes — Felipe is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “The Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the ancient Greek Philippos — a compound of philos ('loving, fond of') and hippos ('horse'), literally 'lover of horses.' The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, passed into the New Testament through the apostle Philip, and reached the Iberian world through Saint Philip and the Hapsburg kings, where it became thoroughly native across six centuries.”.
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Meaning & origin
Felipe is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the ancient Greek Philippos — a compound of philos ('loving, fond of') and hippos ('horse'), literally 'lover of horses.' The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, passed into the New Testament through the apostle Philip, and reached the Iberian world through Saint Philip and the Hapsburg kings, where it became thoroughly native across six centuries." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Latino, European, Greek families, Felipe carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Felipe look like?
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See Felipe's baby portrait →What does Felipe's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Felipe resonates in either tradition.
Felipe's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Felipe's full reading →
Does Felipe go with your family's names?
Felipe breaks into 6 sounds: /F-EH-L-IY-P-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Felipe sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Felipe beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Felipe — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Felipe
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Latino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Felipe
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Common questions about Felipe
What does the name Felipe mean?
Felipe means "The Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the ancient Greek Philippos — a compound of philos ('loving, fond of') and hippos ('horse'), literally 'lover of horses.' The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, passed into the New Testament through the apostle Philip, and reached the Iberian world through Saint Philip and the Hapsburg kings, where it became thoroughly native across six centuries.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Felipe a boy or girl name?
Felipe is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Felipe?
Felipe is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Latino, European, Greek families.
Is Felipe a Christian name?
Yes. Felipe is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Felipe mean in Spanish?
Felipe originates from Spanish, where it means "The Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the ancient Greek Philippos — a compound of philos ('loving, fond of') and hippos ('horse'), literally 'lover of horses.' The name was borne by Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, passed into the New Testament through the apostle Philip, and reached the Iberian world through Saint Philip and the Hapsburg kings, where it became thoroughly native across six centuries.."
What are common nicknames for Felipe?
Common short forms of Felipe include Feli.
What is the numerology of Felipe?
Felipe has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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