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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. Marc91%
  2. Erik89%
  3. Eric88%
  4. Scott85%
  5. Brent85%
  6. Rodney83%
  7. Michele83%
  8. Michelle83%
  9. Deanna81%
  10. Derrick81%

Bottom 10

  1. Wendy45%
  2. Heidi47%
  3. Tina47%
  4. Mario47%
  5. Nina48%
  6. Gina50%
  7. Melissa50%
  8. Tara50%
  9. April51%
  10. Tracy51%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Eric87%
  2. Shane85%
  3. Shawn85%
  4. Andre83%
  5. Tonya83%
  6. Marc83%
  7. Erik80%
  8. Derrick79%
  9. Chad77%
  10. Rodney74%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Shannon42%
  3. Tara42%
  4. Heidi44%
  5. Jaime45%
  6. Jennifer45%
  7. Melanie46%
  8. Nina46%
  9. Wendy46%
  10. Dawn47%

Professional potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Carrie91%
  2. Veronica91%
  3. Yolanda90%
  4. Erik87%
  5. Troy87%
  6. Shawn86%
  7. Shane86%
  8. Dana85%
  9. Monica84%
  10. Tanya84%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather60%
  2. Tracy61%
  3. April63%
  4. Shannon63%
  5. Amy63%
  6. Chad65%
  7. Jennifer65%
  8. Stacy68%
  9. Lisa68%
  10. Andre69%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Amy78%
  2. Chad78%
  3. Michele76%
  4. Eric76%
  5. Michelle76%
  6. Marc76%
  7. Rodney73%
  8. Tonya73%
  9. Lisa72%
  10. Brent71%

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi42%
  2. Mario42%
  3. Tina43%
  4. Tara44%
  5. Jill45%
  6. Wendy45%
  7. Gina46%
  8. Nina47%
  9. Tracy47%
  10. April49%
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