Phillip
proper nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈfɪlɪp//
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
proper noun
- 1
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- 2
A surname originating as a patronymic.
- 3
A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, named after Arthur Phillip
Etymology
A less common spelling of Philip.
Forms
- plural
- Phillips
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