📖 About Felipe
Felipe is the Iberian form of Philip, from the ancient Greek Philippos — a compound of philos (love) and hippos (horse), meaning "lover of horses". It was borne by Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and became a deeply royal name in Spain, carried by five monarchs including the 16th-century empire-builder Felipe II and the current King Felipe VI. In Brazil, the name ranked 7th in the 2000s (261,272 registrations) and 11th in the 2010s (225,444), reflecting its enduring popularity in Latin America. Its many forms — Filipe, Philip, Philippe — speak to its pan-Western reach.
📍 Details
- OriginPortuguese, Greek
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningLover of horses
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Felipe VI of Spain — Reigning King of Spain since 2014, known for his commitment to constitutional monarchy and his role in navigating Spain's political challenges.
- Felipe II of Spain — King of Spain from 1556 to 1598, presided over the peak of the Spanish Empire and the construction of El Escorial palace.
- Felipe Massa — Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver, runner-up in the 2008 World Championship, who raced for Ferrari and Williams across a 16-year career.
- Felipe Anderson — Brazilian professional footballer who played for Lazio, West Ham United, and the Brazilian national team, known for his technical skill and pace.
- Felipe Ortiz de Zevallos — Peruvian economist and diplomat, founder of the influential think tank Apoyo and former Ambassador of Peru to the United States.