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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

Bottom 10

  1. Buddy42%
  2. Junior48%
  3. Reuben52%
  4. Salvatore52%
  5. Homer53%
  6. Archie54%
  7. Rufus55%
  8. Virgil57%
  9. Morris59%
  10. Ben63%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Percy42%
  2. Homer42%
  3. Rufus44%
  4. Virgil48%
  5. Reuben52%
  6. Jess52%
  7. Garland52%
  8. Junior54%
  9. Myron54%
  10. Irvin55%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Roscoe60%
  2. Morris62%
  3. Buddy64%
  4. Percy67%
  5. Doyle68%
  6. Bert68%
  7. Elbert69%
  8. Virgil69%
  9. Amos69%
  10. Luther70%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Reuben47%
  2. Junior47%
  3. Buddy48%
  4. Homer49%
  5. Archie49%
  6. Virgil49%
  7. Morris49%
  8. Rufus53%
  9. Jess53%
  10. Salvatore55%
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