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Philippa

American  
[fi-lip-uh] / fɪˈlɪp ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Philip.


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Psychotherapist and TV agony aunt Philippa Perry says she is delighted to "finally join the murder mystery club" after publishing her debut crime novel.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Tolkien obsessive – and his son Peter McGee are collaborating with screenwriter Philippa Boyens on a new “Lord of the Rings” film, for one.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

“Workers feel busier. Outputs look polished. AI tools are everywhere,” said Cambridge professor Dr. Philippa Hardman.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Meanwhile Philippa, knowing that “visionaries are ungovernable,” fears that Barton’s presence in her nunnery portends catastrophe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Philippa was already busy with the task of cleaning out Celaena’s closet to accommodate more clothing.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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