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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. Scarlett42%
  2. Lilly42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Tia42%
  5. Abby42%
  6. Timmy42%
  7. Garry42%
  8. Cleo42%
  9. Freddy42%
  10. Lizzie42%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Elsa42%
  2. Byron42%
  3. Cleo42%
  4. Iris42%
  5. Arielle42%
  6. Eloise42%
  7. Amaya42%
  8. Marley42%
  9. Margo42%
  10. Lyla42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Holden52%
  2. Misty53%
  3. Paulette53%
  4. Fay53%
  5. Luna54%
  6. Paris54%
  7. Forrest55%
  8. Heaven55%
  9. Lola57%
  10. Dee57%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Sammy42%
  2. Cassidy42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Milo42%
  5. Harley42%
  6. Phoebe42%
  7. Timmy42%
  8. Rosie42%
  9. Felix42%
  10. Abby42%
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