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I considered Philip for my son at one point, and I've been fond of Philippa since appearing as one in a play. Even the nickname Pip (and Pippin, Pippy & Pippa, as well) has personal significance to me.

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I'm very turned off, however, by the hullabaloo around Pippa Middleton, the very existence of Dr. Phil, and the possibility that any Philip or Philippa of mine could end up a Phil at all, so I doubt I'll ever use either one unless it's as a middle name. I'd be very happy to see other people use the names, though.