What is Pippa Short for?
Pippa is a diminutive form of the name Philippa, which is itself a feminine form of Philip, meaning “lover of horses.” It is most commonly used as a nickname or pet name for women named Philippa, but can also be used as a standalone name. The name Pippa gained popularity in recent years due to the British socialite Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.