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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. Myrle96%
  3. Durwood96%
  4. Murry96%
  5. Wellington96%
  6. Myrl96%
  7. Judge96%
  8. Arvil95%
  9. Wm95%
  10. Garner95%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Pinkie42%
  3. Odie42%
  4. Curley42%
  5. Viva42%
  6. Leeroy42%
  7. Toy42%
  8. Jossie42%
  9. Ferrell43%
  10. Armida43%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Odelia42%
  2. Carmon42%
  3. Lavelle42%
  4. Sylvan42%
  5. Toy42%
  6. Leda42%
  7. Verona42%
  8. Fae42%
  9. Jossie42%
  10. Ozella42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston43%
  2. Lonie53%
  3. Minna55%
  4. Versie58%
  5. Zita60%
  6. Josefa60%
  7. Pascal60%
  8. Eusebio60%
  9. Silvio60%
  10. Amparo60%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Fae42%
  2. Tennie42%
  3. Ozella42%
  4. Ferrell42%
  5. Freeda42%
  6. Flo42%
  7. Viva42%
  8. Toy42%
  9. Zetta42%
  10. Pinkie42%
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