Baby Name Poll Results

I'm from the US and I love, love, love Philippa. I'm glad you are looking for a name to go with it (I was hoping you would 🙂). I'm not great at finding matches, but when you get a list of favorites going be sure to post again and I'll gladly vote. 😊

Although its not a favorite of mine, I do adore Pippa as a nickname. It's definitely hard to pair with. You don't want one name to outshine the other and I think that's the big thing with Philippa. It's a big name to carry. I honestly think Athena or Vivienne work well. Maybe Viviana. Give it a little more spunk to fit. Freya is nice imo.

Philippa (Pippa) +

Marigold
Winifred (Winnie)
Ophelia
Charlize
Florence
Georgina
Theodora
Henrietta
Rosamund/Rosalie
Viveca
Juliana

Audrey & Pippa
Antonia & Philippa
Pippa & Janine/Yanine

Another U.S. Philippa / Pippa lover here. :0) I love Freya too, but when I saw your surname "Freya Croft" just doesn't excite me as much.

In addition to Mak's great list (the only one I can see so far) how about Philippa / Pippa Croft and:

Louisa, Iris, Miranda, Lucy, Jane / Jean / Joanna, Mary, Eliza, Theresa (Tess), Imogen, Daphne, Ailsa, Harriet, Ishbel, Margot, Astrid, Muriel, Glynis, Lorelei, Jacintha, Eirwen, Mattea, Cecily, Diana. Good luck! :0)

Philippa/Pippa isn't really my personal cup of tea, but nothing wrong with it.

Love Freya from your other names, but I think its too similar in sound to Philippa.

Of your other picks I like Athena and Imogen - Athena is my preference, but Imogen 'matches' Philippa better if that's something that's important to you

Other ideas based of Philippa's style are Edith, Diana, Sylvia, Beatrice, Matilda Harriet, Loretta, Eleanor, Rhiannon - some of these nickname well, if you wanted them to both have a nn

Cordelia nn Delia & Pippa
Matilda nn Tilly & Pippa
Gwyneth nn Gwen & Pippa
Theodora nn Thea & Pippa
Karolina nn Lina & Pippa
Natalia nn Talia & Pippa
Adriana nn Adria & Pippa
Kathrina nn Kitty & Pippa

Patience
Fiona
Francesca
Freja or Freyja

With Philippa, I like Matilda, Caroline (Caro), Veronica, Cosima, and Elinor. From your list I like Genevieve and Freya. Philippa does sound very unusual to most North American ears, but Pippa is really cute!

Genevieve would go nicely. Pippa and Ginny are matchy without being overly matchy. If not this option, I think another name with cute nickname would be a nice fit.

I think Athena and Vivienne go well. You might like Olivia, Josephine, Phoebe, Naomi, Catherine, and Samara. Good luck!

Pippa Croft and Bea Croft
Philippa Croft & Beatrice Croft

Pippa Croft & Minnie Croft
Philippa Croft & Minerva Croft

Pippa Croft & Shy Croft
Philippa Croft & Shiloh Croft

Would you like a longer formal-sounding name with a nickname? Most of these come from male names, as does Philippa. Definitely not a must, just trying to think what might fit with Philippa nn Pippa.
Roberta nn Bobbie or Bertie
Timothea nn Timmie or Thea
Paulina nn Polly or Lina
Christina nn Christy, Chrissy, or Tina
Alexandra nn Alex, Lexi, Andi, Sandra, etc.
Benjamina nn Benji, Jamie, or Mina
Carlotta nn Carly or Lottie
Daniella nn Dani or Ella
Evadne nn Evie
Frederica nn Freddie or Freda
Georgia/Georgina nn Georgie, Gia, or Gina
Henrietta nn Etta
Justina nn Tina
Carolina nn Cara, Carrie, Carly, Lina, etc.
Michaela nn Mickey or Kayla
Olivia nn Livvy
Patricia nn Patti, Patsy, or Tricia
Stephanie nn Stevie
Thomasina nn Tommie
Valentina nn Val or Tina
Wilhelmina nn Willa or Mina

Other names to go with Pippa:
Erica
Tessa (Theresa)
Cori (Cornelia, Cordelia)
Juno
Laurie (Lauren)
Gemma

Good luck!
From your list, I like Stella, Vivienne, and Shiloh best.

Philippa ( Pippa) &

From your choices I like
Genevieve- Evie or Ginny
Vivienne- Viv or Vivi
Stella

Other suggestions
Margot- Maggie
Georgia- Gia
Liberty- Libby
Maisie
Bridget- Birdie
Carlotta- Lottie
Phoebe
Rosalind- Rosa or Lindy

Wow thank you all so much! I narrowed it down because I loved so many of these & still have such a huge list: I love Philippa & Winifred (Pippa & Winnie), Philippa/Pippa & Audrey, Philippa & Francesca (this seems to fit really well, nn Pippa & Frankie/Chesca), Philippa & Athena, Philippa & Phoebe (Pippa & Phee/Fifi), Philippa & Beatrice (Pippa & Bea – adorable!), Philippa & Minerva (Pippa & Minnie), Philippa & Paulina (Pippa & Polly), Philippa & Georgia (Pippa & Gia), Philippa & Thomasina (Pippa & Tommie or Tamsin), Philippa & Stephanie (Pippa & Stevie!), Philippa & Wilhelmina (Pippa & Willa – adorable!), Pippa & Tessa, Pippa & Juno (Love this!), Pippa & Genevieve (Ginny), Pippa & Stella, Pippa & Margot, and Philippa & Bridget (Pippa & Birdie or just Pippa & Bridget!)

Thank you all SO much!!! I am overjoyed with the response here! You've all been so helpful! Cheers x ❤️

Pardon my American/pop culture ignorance, but is Pippa Middleton an actress? Some other sort of public figure? If she's tremendously famous across the pond then people might just associate the name with her, unless it really is more common over there. The only Philippa I can think of is Philippa Soo. The only teasing potential I can think of is that your daughter will get teased about Peppa Pig or Pippi Longstocking. That said, those are only minor things and not at all negative associations and I think the name Pippa is darling. Philippa not so much, but as you said, it's probably more common over there. You could also just forego Philippa and just name her Pippa.

Also note that not all non-British English speakers are American. I am, but there are many countries colonized by the British that speak English as well, as you know. Maybe they would be more used to the name too. Either way, it's only the UK you really have to worry about.

Shaina Gweneth
Sabine Quinn
Marielle Kathleen
Elspeth Darby
Isabelle Clarke
Helena Terese
Elena Therese
Teresa Helene
Therese Alene
Alene Therese
Maia Brontë
Greta Ainsley
Isaura Melody
Ainsley Greta
Evelyn Foster
Angela Marie
Sylvie Anise
Siena Mariel
Manon Paisley
Monna Paisley
Taylor Sylvie
Astraea Darcy
Mara Kallisto
Eve Marcella
Marcella Eve
Eva Marcelle
Macey Hermione
Hermione Macey
Marta Londyn
Courtney Lyndon
Courtney Tamar
Hyacinth Emmi
Tierra Holland
Elvina Devin
Noelia Tierney
Willa Moon
Aina Moon
Ania Moon
Elowen Kimberlee
Kimberlee Elowen
Naia Kimber
Iana Lee
Chloe Faustina
Faustina Chloe
Justine Lenox
Tamara Danai
Paula Ethelyn
Courtney Ethelyn
Cleo Amelina
Carina Salli
Alda Danielle
Kailey Eurydice
Rosa Danai

@Guest - Thank you for your amazing list of names! I'm very well aware that other countries were colonised by the UK, I've lived in Canada & Australia as well as the US so I hope you don't think me ignorant! My mother is actually from another Anglo-colonised country. Pippa Middleton is the Duchess of Cambridge's sister's name (Kate Middleton's sister), but her fame doesn't overshadow the name like something like Madonna or Rihanna would lol. I don't really worry about Pippi Longstocking or Peppa Pig just because Pippa is kind of it's own thing here. Anyways, I really appreciate your input. I'm glad you think I could forgo Philippa and go straight for Pippa because some people said she "had" to have Philippa there. I much prefer Pippa over Philippa tbh but thought she needed a "professional" name to use as an adult. But… I know adult Pippas and they're fine!

Among your beautiful list, my number 1 favourite is Cleo Amelina ✨ xx

I think Pippa works as a stand alone name!! But I can also understand the fear behind using a name that is traditionally a nick name!

Pippa and Maeve would be stunning (and tie together well with 5 letters), this would be my top choice from the names you mentioned!

Philippa and Winnifred are so sweet and I love Pippa and Winnie as nick names!

Philippa and Georgia are lovely! Pippa and Gia are so cute!

Philippa and Francesca with Pippa and Frankie?! More adorable names you can't go wrong with!

And then another favorite, Pippa and Margot!!

I think whatever you decide to use I would make sure the twins names compliment each other in length! If you choose Philippa, use a longer name for twin b that can also have a nick name! If you stick with just Pippa use a shorter name to compliment it!

Ultimately, imo, you need to love your daughters name above all else. If you don't love Philippa but love Pippa, there's absolutely nothing wrong with sticking to that shorter, sweet version. Keep in mind, first people will see Philippa and that has the potential to stick even if you plan on solely using Pippa! Pick a name you love and there will never be regrets! Good luck!