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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. Dona93%
  2. Kaye92%
  3. Minerva88%
  4. Alfreda85%
  5. Marta85%
  6. Tena83%
  7. Earlene83%
  8. Lorrie83%
  9. Maryellen83%
  10. Reta83%

Bottom 10

  1. Kitty42%
  2. Melodie42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Nanette43%
  6. Merry43%
  7. Edie44%
  8. Madonna46%
  9. Cindi47%
  10. Debby47%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Aleta42%
  2. Gaye42%
  3. Moira42%
  4. Caryl42%
  5. Louann42%
  6. Deidre42%
  7. Dorinda42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Kitty42%
  10. Twila42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette44%
  2. Deidre46%
  3. Gay59%
  4. Suzette61%
  5. Lolita61%
  6. Nan61%
  7. Jerrie62%
  8. Dori62%
  9. Susanna63%
  10. Dorene63%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Nanette42%
  2. Cindi42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Merry42%
  6. Edie42%
  7. Gaye42%
  8. Kitty42%
  9. Zina42%
  10. Caryl43%
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