First name Kip - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Meaning

Kip is a masculine given name with English roots. It derives from an old surname meaning “member of Cuppel’s family” and is also associated with the sense “bearer of Christ.” The name began as a nickname and has commonly been used as a shortened form of Kipling and, at times, Christopher. Notable individuals with this name include theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, speed skater Kip Carpenter, Australian ballet dancer and actor Kip Gamblin, hockey player Kip Miller, country musician Kip Moore, and rock musician Kip Winger.