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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. Chadwick96%
  2. Leopoldo95%
  3. Daron93%
  4. Kraig93%
  5. Scot91%
  6. Darrick91%
  7. Dion89%
  8. Hans89%
  9. Rodrick88%
  10. Abdul87%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty42%
  2. Edwardo46%
  3. Reggie47%
  4. Kip48%
  5. Tad50%
  6. Rico52%
  7. Giuseppe52%
  8. Josh55%
  9. Jeromy58%
  10. Donny60%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Kip44%
  2. Rico51%
  3. Scotty52%
  4. Donny52%
  5. Jed54%
  6. Reggie54%
  7. Antwan55%
  8. Josh55%
  9. Bryon55%
  10. Edwardo56%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Federico60%
  2. Wilfredo60%
  3. Edwardo61%
  4. Dion67%
  5. Thad68%
  6. Bryon69%
  7. Scotty69%
  8. Jerod70%
  9. Kip72%
  10. Cedrick73%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Edwardo42%
  2. Kip42%
  3. Scotty42%
  4. Josh44%
  5. Reggie46%
  6. Tad47%
  7. Jeromy47%
  8. Rico47%
  9. Shad49%
  10. Jed50%
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