The baby name Phelp is a unisex name, 1 syllables long and is pronounced "/fɛlp/".
Phelp is American, English and Old English in Origin.
Phelp is a surname that originated in England. The name is derived from the Old English word "feld," meaning "field," and "pil," meaning "arrow." Therefore, the name Phelp means "arrow in the field." The name was likely given to someone who was skilled in archery or who lived near a field where archery was practiced. The first recorded instance of the name Phelp dates back to the 13th century in Somerset, England.
The name Phelp is primarily used as a surname and is not commonly used as a first name. As a surname, it is more commonly found in the United States than in England. The name is not gender-specific and can be used for both males and females. The pronunciation of Phelp is "felp," with the "ph" being pronounced as an "f."
The components of the name Phelp are "feld" and "pil." "Feld" is a common component in many English surnames, such as Garfield and Mansfield, and refers to a field or open land. "Pil" is less common but can be found in other surnames such as Pilling and Pilkington. The combination of these two components creates a unique and distinctive surname that has been passed down through generations.
Phelp has the following similar or variant Names
- Phelps |
- Phelp |
- Phelpes |
- Phelphs |
- Phelpps |
- Phelph |
- Phelpe
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