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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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Fekko · 11/11/2017 14:36

Boy because out next door neighbour had a son called Pip when we were kids.

holdbackonthewine · 11/11/2017 14:35

I know a little Pippa but Pip I associate with the male Pip in Great Expectations and the female one in the Archers so I would be open minded.

Personally I’d always give the full name and let them choose what they want to use later, or as my late mother would have said “for when they’re called to the bar” which funnily enough hasn’t happened yet in our family) I’d have Philip or Philippa (I never know how many Ps or Ls in these names).

There is also Phyllida like the actress with the surname Law. I prefer the female versions actually. Little Pip, how lovely.

ColinCreevy · 01/11/2017 07:34

Girl or dog

MrsGB2225 · 01/11/2017 06:54

Girl

pipilangstrumpf · 01/11/2017 06:53

Apple

IamAporcupine · 01/11/2017 00:26

Dog

notangelinajolie · 01/11/2017 00:25

Boy. Although I do know a female Pip (Pippa)

rowtheboats · 01/11/2017 00:20

Girl, I’ve known three girl Pips, all short for Pippa

Flyinggeese · 31/10/2017 16:40

I've only ever known this as male, short for Philip. I once worked with a Phillipa who some people called Pippa.

I think people give others nicknames, or the person themselves decides in any name shortening, rather than a nickname being assigned by a parent so I'd assume no problems with any confusion as everyone will know her. I love the name Phillipa and you don't hear it much any more.

Sophronia · 31/10/2017 16:35

I know a Pip in her late 20s, short for Philippa.

SuperBeagle · 29/10/2017 20:17

Girl.

And I would assume short for Pippa or Philippa.

The Philips I know all go by Phil.

AJPTaylor · 29/10/2017 20:12

girl

1DAD2KIDS · 29/10/2017 20:10

The only pip I know is a middle aged 17st bloke with a big hairy beer belly.

Known a couple of pippa's who are all girls

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 29/10/2017 20:06

I wouldn't assume, as I have a male relative, and a female friend called Pip.

Coey2016 · 29/10/2017 20:05

Boy

donquixotedelamancha · 29/10/2017 18:37

The dogs I've known called Pip have all been male. This is about a dog right?

strawberrypenguin · 29/10/2017 18:30

Girl. I know a female Pip.

Pannalash · 29/10/2017 18:28

I know one of each.

CupcakeEater · 29/10/2017 18:25

Boy - thanks to watching South Park...

muttmad · 29/10/2017 16:55

I know a Phillipa, most people call her Pippa but her dad calls her Pip.

Oblomov17 · 29/10/2017 15:56

Boy. Short for Philip.

wonkylegs · 29/10/2017 15:54

I know 2 female Pips (Phillipa) so it would automatically be a girl for me, all the Phillips I know are Phil for short

OlennasWimple · 29/10/2017 15:17

If in an old book, boy. Child in the 21st century, girl

MoreCheerfulMonica · 29/10/2017 15:14

Boy (Philip Pirrip in Great Expectations) although Pip in the Archers does muddy the waters.

Goshthatwentwell · 29/10/2017 15:12

I know a Piper shortened to Pip

I think Great a Expectations in theory but in practise most Pips are girls surely?

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