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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. Chadwick96%
  6. Flip96%
  7. Gordy96%
  8. Gordon96%
  9. Phippy96%
  10. Phil96%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Jimmy42%
  3. Raizy42%
  4. Kaily42%
  5. Miley42%
  6. Totò42%
  7. Zozo42%
  8. Niki42%
  9. Jaya42%
  10. Scarlett42%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Aleta42%
  3. Odelia42%
  4. Giancarlo42%
  5. Kaliah42%
  6. Aja42%
  7. Elsa42%
  8. Dora42%
  9. Kayne42%
  10. Jaya42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Hilton42%
  3. Tosha42%
  4. Gaston43%
  5. Georgette44%
  6. Ashely44%
  7. Elon45%
  8. Deidre46%
  9. Unknown51%
  10. Hold52%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Christen91%
  2. Bev88%
  3. Bevvy88%
  4. Beverly88%
  5. Bee88%
  6. Dena88%
  7. Doreen88%
  8. Doree88%
  9. Grove87%
  10. Chadwick87%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazzmin42%
  2. Timmo42%
  3. Marls42%
  4. Kodie42%
  5. Izaac42%
  6. Jaymie42%
  7. Dolly42%
  8. Dillion42%
  9. Pablou42%
  10. Elvis42%
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