Jip

The short and crisp name Jip has its origin in Old High German. The meaning of Jip is 'bright pledge'. Gisal is the old word that Jip supposedly derives from. An alternative meaning as a 'spear' or the 'shaft of an arrow' is also found that supposedly derives from the Old High German word, gisel. It is a gender-neutral name that is given to both boys and girls. It's curious to note that the name is most popular in the Netherlands, though its origin is Old High German. The name reached its prime popularity in the United States in 2013. As the name of a fictional character, it occupies a place of cultural significance in the United States for a novel titled 'Jip, His Story,' written by the American novelist Katherine Paterson in 1996, where the central character Jip goes on a journey of self-discovery. The work has won significant awards and gone on to being staged as a musical. In the Netherlands, Jip appears in a highly successful 'Jip and Janneke' series of children's books. The series is appreciated as an essence of childhood in the Netherlands for its simplicity and witticism.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

shining pledge

Origin

Frisian diminutive of Gijsbert, Dutch

Numerology

J is for jolly, the fun side!

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

P is for pride, strong and alive!

Lucky

Jip lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.