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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. Deedee42%
  2. Cyndi42%
  3. Mikki42%
  4. Peri42%
  5. Merrie43%
  6. Merri43%
  7. Cherrie44%
  8. Cherri44%
  9. Melodee46%
  10. Pandora46%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Merrie42%
  2. Merri42%
  3. Velvet42%
  4. Melodee42%
  5. Glynda42%
  6. Perri42%
  7. Bronwyn42%
  8. Drema42%
  9. Gaylene42%
  10. Peri42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki59%
  2. Jacki60%
  3. Denita60%
  4. Lisha63%
  5. Meri63%
  6. Dreama64%
  7. Peri65%
  8. Ranae65%
  9. Enola65%
  10. Maryalice66%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Merri42%
  2. Mikki42%
  3. Barbie42%
  4. Deedee42%
  5. Marilou42%
  6. Melodee42%
  7. Peri42%
  8. Enola42%
  9. Merrie42%
  10. Cherrie42%
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