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Philo

Boy Name day: May 3
Philo is a short form of Phil: on birth records it is written Phil (20,063 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Phil page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Lover of horses.
Short form of Philip, from Greek 'Philippos', combining 'philos' (loving) and 'hippos' (horse).

Name day for Philo

May 3

Why this day? Philo is a short form of Phil, and shares its name day.

Philo is celebrated in the United States and Germany on May 3.

The story of the name Philo

Philo is a short form of Phil. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — lover of horses, and shares its name day, May 3.

On birth records, Philo is rarely written as such: the Philos are Phils (20,063 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Phil page.

Frequently asked questions about Philo

What does Philo mean?

Philo is a short form of Phil, which means lover of horses.

When is Philo's name day?

May 3, together with Phil: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Philo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Phil.

Philo's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Walter93%
  2. Chester92%
  3. Harry92%
  4. Henry92%
  5. Clyde92%
  6. Gerald91%
  7. Harvey90%
  8. Floyd88%
  9. Warren88%
  10. Earl88%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin48%
  2. Alvin50%
  3. Marvin50%
  4. Arthur52%
  5. Sam57%
  6. Melvin58%
  7. Maurice59%
  8. Leon59%
  9. Ralph62%
  10. George62%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Joe91%
  2. Gilbert89%
  3. Raymond89%
  4. Ray89%
  5. Herman85%
  6. Bobby85%
  7. Jack85%
  8. Chester85%
  9. Howard85%
  10. Roland83%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Calvin44%
  3. Arthur49%
  4. Edwin51%
  5. Claude54%
  6. Sam54%
  7. Milton54%
  8. Alvin54%
  9. Melvin57%
  10. Leon58%

Professional potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Harry94%
  2. Henry94%
  3. Leroy91%
  4. Fred91%
  5. Louis91%
  6. Lewis91%
  7. Clarence91%
  8. Chester89%
  9. Edward89%
  10. Billy88%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde58%
  2. Maurice62%
  3. George63%
  4. Leon63%
  5. Gene64%
  6. Eugene64%
  7. Elmer64%
  8. Ralph66%
  9. Francis67%
  10. Alfred68%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin43%
  2. Marvin44%
  3. Alvin44%
  4. Arthur45%
  5. Leonard45%
  6. Sam47%
  7. Maurice49%
  8. Melvin50%
  9. Ralph51%
  10. Edwin52%
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