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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. Max42%
  2. Dylan42%
  3. Antonio48%
  4. Ricardo50%
  5. Diego50%
  6. Oscar50%
  7. Jayden50%
  8. Javier52%
  9. Andy52%
  10. Nathan53%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Hector91%
  2. Jose91%
  3. Juan85%
  4. Grant83%
  5. Spencer81%
  6. Landon77%
  7. Gavin77%
  8. Brady76%
  9. Mason76%
  10. Jacob75%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Ian45%
  3. Max48%
  4. Jeremiah49%
  5. Elijah50%
  6. Gabriel51%
  7. Ricardo51%
  8. Edgar51%
  9. Diego51%
  10. Nathaniel51%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Chase66%
  2. Max67%
  3. Jayden68%
  4. Cole69%
  5. Ian69%
  6. Dylan69%
  7. Colin70%
  8. Jake70%
  9. Preston71%
  10. Jeremiah71%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Hector80%
  2. Spencer78%
  3. Preston76%
  4. Cole76%
  5. Grant75%
  6. Landon72%
  7. Jose71%
  8. Clayton71%
  9. Jacob70%
  10. Blake69%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Ricardo42%
  3. Andy42%
  4. Max43%
  5. Oscar43%
  6. Diego43%
  7. Antonio46%
  8. Jayden49%
  9. Aidan49%
  10. Javier49%
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