Pippi

The first name Pippi is a short form of the name Pippilotta. These names were created by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.

What does the name Pippi mean?

Pippi is an abbreviation of the name Pippilotta and means 'the little bird' or 'the bird'. The roots of the name likely lie in the Swedish child expression pippi, which stands for 'bird' or 'little bird'. The name became famous through the character 'Pippi Longstocking', created by Astrid Lindgren. Additionally, Pippi is sometimes used as a nickname for Philippa or Pippa, derived from the Greek words philos for 'friend' and hippos for 'horse', meaning 'the horse friend'.

Where does the name Pippi come from?

The name Pippi has invented roots and means 'the little bird'. It comes from the Swedish word pippi, which means 'bird'.

How do you pronounce Pippi?

The pronunciation of Pippi is two syllables and has a lively rhythm. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Pip-pi' [ˈpɪpi]. The name begins with a short, bright sound that immediately conveys a playful note. The repetition of the syllables provides a clear and catchy structure. The bright 'i' at the end enhances the lightness of the name. Overall, Pippi sounds lively and friendly, with a clear, appealing tone.

Popularity

In Germany, Pippi is a well-known first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th on the list of the most common names for girls. In the last ten years, Pippi has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which placed it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Pippi can be found in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Pipps

Famous people

• Pippi Longstocking (novel and film character by Astrid Lindgren)
• Pippi Söllner (German actress)
• Pippi Zornoza (artist)