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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. Flip96%
  6. Gordy96%
  7. Phippy96%
  8. Reggy96%
  9. Janka96%
  10. Janek96%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Raizy42%
  3. Kaily42%
  4. Totò42%
  5. Zozo42%
  6. Jaya42%
  7. Anakin42%
  8. Kayou42%
  9. Kaycie42%
  10. Mills42%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Odelia42%
  3. Kaliah42%
  4. Kayne42%
  5. Jaya42%
  6. Ape42%
  7. Zulema42%
  8. Ocean42%
  9. Ti42%
  10. Byrnie42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Gaston43%
  3. Elon45%
  4. Hold52%
  5. Holdy52%
  6. Faybee53%
  7. Mist53%
  8. Lonie53%
  9. Stee53%
  10. Fayie53%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Bev88%
  2. Bevvy88%
  3. Bee88%
  4. Doree88%
  5. Grove87%
  6. Murry87%
  7. Arvil87%
  8. Berneice87%
  9. Grog87%
  10. Durwood86%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazzmin42%
  2. Timmo42%
  3. Marls42%
  4. Kodie42%
  5. Izaac42%
  6. Jaymie42%
  7. Dillion42%
  8. Pablou42%
  9. Shai42%
  10. Aubrielle42%
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