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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. Jimmy42%
  2. Tommy42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Melody42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Joy43%
  7. Bonnie43%
  8. Toni45%
  9. Marilyn46%
  10. Danny48%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Joseph91%
  2. Peter90%
  3. Reginald87%
  4. Gordon87%
  5. Robert85%
  6. John85%
  7. Bob85%
  8. Bruce84%
  9. Wayne84%
  10. Mark83%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Joy42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Carmen42%
  7. Melody42%
  8. Johnny43%
  9. Kim45%
  10. Lynn45%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Janet58%
  2. Jimmy61%
  3. Yvonne61%
  4. Melody62%
  5. Susan63%
  6. Suzanne63%
  7. Sue63%
  8. Phyllis63%
  9. Johnny64%
  10. Terry64%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Jim42%
  2. Wanda42%
  3. Bonnie42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Joy42%
  6. Toni42%
  7. Jimmy42%
  8. Johnny42%
  9. Tommy42%
  10. Tom44%
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