Pippa

Pippa is a feminine given name, often a diminutive of Philippa or Philippa’s nickname, though it is sometimes used as a formal given name in its own right. The name derives from the Greek Philippus, meaning “lover of horses” or “friend of horses.” In English-speaking countries, Pippa can be shortened to Pip or Pippy.

Pippa is used as a standalone name and has been borne by various public figures and fictional characters. A widely known bearer is Pippa Middleton, the English public figure who is the sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The name has also appeared in literature and media as a given name or nickname for fictional characters.

In literature, Pippa Passes is a famous 1841 poem by Robert Browning in which the title character Pippa speaks in songs that drift through the town of Asolo, reflecting the poem’s themes of perception and compassion.

See also Philippa, the formal form from which Pippa is typically derived.