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Philippa vs. Phillipa

I’ve always spelled this name Phillipa, and that’s honestly what looks right to me, but when I’ve been telling people I plan on naming my baby this they all insist on spelling it Philippa, which I think looks kind of odd. I don’t want to set her up to be spelling her name for everyone her entire life. Which version should I use?

The Top Baby Name is...

Philippa

71%

Phillipa

29%

Poll created: Feb 25, 2016
Total Votes: 7
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Comments

Either is a valid variant. According to behindthename.com, the double P is the Latinate feminine form of Philip while the single [removed]imply the feminine form. The double L is a third variant if you really want to get into it. Just pick the one you prefer, she’s going to have to correct some of the people some of the time no matter what
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
If you use the name, spell it Philippa. It’s not my fav.

Here’s some new ideas/middle name suggestions:

Michaela
Alexandra
Alice
Georgia
Eleanor
Allegra
Astrid
Caroline
Isadora
Rosalind
Lilianna
Eloisa
Noelle
Roselyn
Olivia

Do you like any?

Hope I helped,
Annie Baby Name Pro
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
^^the removed bit referred to the Single P variation, wow the filter is set to uptight
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Philippa! I genuinely prefer this spelling because it just looks right and it lends itself to the nickname Pippa if you are so inclined :)
posted by SelenaK :: 9 years ago | report
Philippa is "correct" I guess but Phillipa is more aesthetically appealing.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
What about Piper instead? That’s a less outdated, more usable name with not so many spelling variations!
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Philippa
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
What did you end up using and are you happy with decision?
posted by Sarah :: 5 years ago | report

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