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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. Adelaide88%
  2. Athena81%
  3. Isla78%
  4. Gianna77%
  5. Liliana76%
  6. Mara76%
  7. Lexi72%
  8. Eve72%
  9. Alina72%
  10. Eliza72%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Millie42%
  3. Nyla43%
  4. Piper43%
  5. Phoebe43%
  6. Raelynn43%
  7. Josie47%
  8. Aria48%
  9. Callie51%
  10. Lyla52%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Elsa42%
  2. Iris42%
  3. Eloise42%
  4. Amaya42%
  5. Lyla42%
  6. Ivy42%
  7. Aria42%
  8. Willow42%
  9. Everly42%
  10. Juliette42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Luna54%
  2. Kali60%
  3. Willow65%
  4. Adalynn66%
  5. Paisley66%
  6. Lyla66%
  7. Colette66%
  8. Nola66%
  9. Nyla66%
  10. Ryleigh69%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Phoebe42%
  2. Piper42%
  3. Nyla42%
  4. Millie42%
  5. Scarlett42%
  6. Matilda43%
  7. Fiona44%
  8. Nola45%
  9. Aubree47%
  10. Colette47%
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