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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. Verl96%
  2. Gordie96%
  3. Delby96%
  4. Philly96%
  5. Chadwick96%
  6. Flip96%
  7. Gordy96%
  8. Gordon96%
  9. Phippy96%
  10. Phil96%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Gerold96%
  2. Rock96%
  3. Auther95%
  4. Toney94%
  5. Robb94%
  6. Ernst93%
  7. Baldemar93%
  8. Boston93%
  9. Durward92%
  10. Ledger91%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Giancarlo42%
  3. Kayne42%
  4. Byron42%
  5. Byrnie42%
  6. Wilder42%
  7. Donavan42%
  8. Jagger42%
  9. Coen42%
  10. Claud42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Hilton42%
  3. Gaston43%
  4. Hold52%
  5. Holdy52%
  6. Holden52%
  7. Cletus54%
  8. Forrester55%
  9. Forrest55%
  10. Waldo55%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Grove87%
  2. Chadwick87%
  3. Murry87%
  4. Grover87%
  5. Judson87%
  6. Arvil87%
  7. Raymon87%
  8. Abner87%
  9. Grog87%
  10. Durwood86%

Bottom 10

  1. Timmo42%
  2. Izaac42%
  3. Dillion42%
  4. Pablou42%
  5. Elvis42%
  6. Sammy42%
  7. J.J42%
  8. Ferris42%
  9. Dylan42%
  10. Perico42%
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