Lover of horses
Filippo is the Italian form of the Greek name Philippos. It is composed of the elements 'philos', meaning friend or lover, and 'hippos', meaning horse, reflecting a high social status in ancient times.
Less common today
Filippo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,018 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renaissance architect and designer of the Florence Cathedral dome
Renowned 15th-century Italian painter
Italian professional football manager and former player
Italian poet and founder of the Futurist movement
