Pippin

Pippin is a traditional male first name of Germanic origin, whose exact derivation remains unresolved to this day. The name is often associated with the meanings "the Awe-Inspiring," "the Awe-Commanding," or "the restless, agile child."

What does the name Pippin mean?

Pippin is an ancient male first name of Germanic origin, whose exact derivation cannot be definitively established. Translated, the name metaphorically means "the Awe-Inspiring," "the Awe-Commanding," or also "the restless, agile child" or "the little agile child." The name has its roots in the ancient Germanic *bibēną, meaning "to tremble," "to shiver," or "to quake," or in the Old Frankish pippinus, meaning "little child." Pippin was the name of numerous prominent members of the Carolingian dynasty in medieval Frankia, also known as the Pippinids (including Pippin the Elder, Pippin the Middle, and Pippin the Younger, ancestors of Charlemagne). In Old High German, the name referred to "the piper." Variations of the name include Pippinus, Pipin, Pepin, and Pepijn.

Where does the name Pippin come from?

The name Pippin is a male first name with ancient Germanic origins and means "the Awe-Inspiring." The etymological roots lie either in the ancient Germanic term *bibēną, which means "to tremble," "to shiver," or "to quake," or in the Old Frankish pippinus, which means "little child." Additionally, pippin or pippe in Middle English could describe an apple that has a yellow or green skin with red spots. This name is common in the English and Frankish languages.

How do you pronounce Pippin?

Pippin is pronounced like 'Pip-in.'

Popularity

In Germany, Pippin is one of the rarer first names. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male baby names. The name's best ranking was in 2010, when it reached 2,204th place. In the last ten years, Pippin has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,040th.

Nicknames & pet names

Pinni / Pip / Pips

Famous people

• Pippin (from The Lord of the Rings)
• Pippin the Elder (Pippin I) (ancestor of the Carolingians)
• Pippin the Younger (Pippin III) (son of Charles Martel and father of Charlemagne)
• Pippin the Middle (Pippin II) (mayor of the palace of the Carolingians)
• Pippin Parker (US screenwriter and playwright)
• Pippin Wigglesworth (writer from Switzerland)