Philip Bainbridge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Bainbridge — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Bainbridge is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Philip is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. The surname Bainbridge: Surname Beryl Bainbridge (1932–2010), English novelist Beverley Bainbridge (1940–2016), Australian Olympic swimmer Bill Bainbridge (1922–1966), English footballer Bob Bainbridge, English footballer Christopher Bainbridge (1464?–1514), Archbishop of York and Cardinal Dave Bainbridge, English progressive guitarist and keyboardist David Bainbridge (artist), English writer David Bainbridge (scientist), English scientist Dionne Bainbridge (born 1978), New Zealand Olympic swimmer Emerson Bainbridge (1845–1911), British mining engineer and MP Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge (1925–2003), British nuclear phy. Philip is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Philip reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Philip

Meaning: horse lover

Greek

From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.

Surname: Bainbridge

English

Surname Beryl Bainbridge (1932–2010), English novelist Beverley Bainbridge (1940–2016), Australian Olympic swimmer Bill Bainbridge (1922–1966), English footballer Bob Bainbridge, English footballer Christopher Bainbridge (1464?–1514), Archbishop of York and Cardinal Dave Bainbridge, English progressive guitarist and keyboardist David Bainbridge (artist), English writer David Bainbridge (scientist), English scientist Dionne Bainbridge (born 1978), New Zealand Olympic swimmer Emerson Bainbridge (1845–1911), British mining engineer and MP Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge (1925–2003), British nuclear phy.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Philip is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Philip by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Philip Bainbridge

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Philip Bainbridge:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Philip?
The first name Philip originates from Greek. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.
When was Philip most popular?
The name Philip reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bainbridge?
The surname Bainbridge originates from English. Surname Beryl Bainbridge (1932–2010), English novelist Beverley Bainbridge (1940–2016), Australian Olympic swimmer Bill Bainbridge (1922–1966), English footballer Bob Bainbridge, English footballer Christopher Bainbridge (1464?–1514), Archbishop of York and Cardinal Dave Bainbridge, English progressive guitarist and keyboardist David Bainbridge (artist), English writer David Bainbridge (scientist), English scientist Dionne Bainbridge (born 1978), New Zealand Olympic swimmer Emerson Bainbridge (1845–1911), British mining engineer and MP Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge (1925–2003), British nuclear phy.
What are the origins of the name Philip Bainbridge?
The name Philip Bainbridge combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Bainbridge originates from English.
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