Swedish Meaning: The name Petter is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Petter is: Stone.
Payton is a given name in use in English speaking countries. One source indicates the name comes from a surname derived from a place name meaning "PÅ“ga's town" in Old English. Another source indicates the name means "fighting man's estate.". The name is popular for both boys and girls in the United States.
Phelps is an English surname. The name is originated as a patronymic form of the name Philip. The name Philip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which is composed of two elements: the first, philein, "to love"; the second, hippos, "horse".
The name Phil is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Phil is: Lover of horses. King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's apostles.
From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
Greek Meaning: The name Phillip is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Phillip is: Lover of horses.
Meaning & History. From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
The name came to public attention in the 19th century after a tomb seemingly marked with the name Filumena was found in Rome, supposedly belonging to another martyr named Philomena. This may have in fact been a representation of the Greek word φιλομηνη (philomene) meaning "loved".
The name Phineas is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Phineas is: Oracle. One of the two sons of the priest Eli in the Old Testament.
