Phelps

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛlps/

Etymology 1

From Philip + genitive (mainly patronymic) suffix -s.

Proper noun

Phelps (countable and uncountable, plural Phelpses)

1. A surname transferred from the given name.
2. A census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
3. A town and village therein, in Ontario County, New York, United States.
4. A town and unincorporated community therein, in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States.

Derived terms

• Phelps County

Related terms

• Phillips

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Phelps

1. plural of Phelp

Anagrams

• shlepp