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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. Armand96%
  2. Warner96%
  3. Burl95%
  4. Harris93%
  5. Regis93%
  6. Ellsworth93%
  7. Raymon92%
  8. Dewitt92%
  9. Erwin90%
  10. Oren90%

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Elmo42%
  3. Leander43%
  4. Barney46%
  5. Buster47%
  6. Gaylord48%
  7. Kermit49%
  8. Merlin51%
  9. Elroy52%
  10. Casimir52%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Claud42%
  2. Elton42%
  3. Leander42%
  4. Elmo42%
  5. Rupert42%
  6. Waldo42%
  7. Merlin42%
  8. Kermit43%
  9. Elroy43%
  10. Rollin45%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Cletus54%
  3. Waldo55%
  4. Coy57%
  5. Buster58%
  6. Bud58%
  7. Santo60%
  8. Seymour60%
  9. Dudley60%
  10. Elroy61%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Elmo42%
  2. Merlin42%
  3. Elroy42%
  4. Elton42%
  5. Barney43%
  6. Gaylord43%
  7. Haywood44%
  8. Buster44%
  9. Leander45%
  10. Elvin45%
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