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If you heard the name 'Pip' would you think it's a boy or a girl?

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CharlotteC77 · 29/10/2017 10:19

That's it really - would you say the name Pip is more a girls name or a boys name? Thanks!

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FluffyMcCloud · 29/10/2017 10:20

I'd think boy - short for Philip.

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LimpidPools · 29/10/2017 10:21

Definitely a boys name - would assume short for Philip.

Girls are Pippa.

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Rotorevolution · 29/10/2017 10:21

Girl

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Overreaction1 · 29/10/2017 10:22

Girl. Very cute name

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ImminentDisaster · 29/10/2017 10:23

Girl.

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angelopal · 29/10/2017 10:23

Girl

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Merida83 · 29/10/2017 10:23

Girl

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cece · 29/10/2017 10:23

Girl

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Bubblysqueak · 29/10/2017 10:23

Boy short for Philip.

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Flywheel · 29/10/2017 10:24

Boy. I know a few Pips, all boys and men

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LouiseBrooks · 29/10/2017 10:24

Boy. A girl would be Pippa.

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cantthinkofanythingwitty · 29/10/2017 10:24

Boy. I used to go to school with a lad and this was his nickname

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Esssa · 29/10/2017 10:24

My cousin Phillip was shortened to Pip as a child. Not sure about now. He's in his 20's.

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RestingButchFace · 29/10/2017 10:24

Boy

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EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 29/10/2017 10:25

Very small boy.

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sinceyouask · 29/10/2017 10:25

Boy. I'd think dog first though.

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Iwasjustabouttosaythat · 29/10/2017 10:25

Boy.

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Discotits · 29/10/2017 10:25

Boy, although the only Pip I know is a woman.

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G1988 · 29/10/2017 10:25

Girl

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MerryMarigold · 29/10/2017 10:26

Either. I wouldn't know till it was clarified

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BewareOfDragons · 29/10/2017 10:27

I would assume Girl.

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dramallamakarma · 29/10/2017 10:27

Girl (Pippa) or dog (sorry)

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CountFosco · 29/10/2017 10:28

I've only known female Pips, short for Philippa.

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frenchcheeses · 29/10/2017 10:29

Either. I've known both.

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