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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. Bette90%
  2. Alberta90%
  3. Bettie90%
  4. Bettye90%
  5. Freda90%
  6. Addie88%
  7. Velma87%
  8. Ola87%
  9. Hilda85%
  10. Lenora83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Rosie46%
  4. Carmela49%
  5. Winnie49%
  6. Fannie49%
  7. Goldie51%
  8. Dixie51%
  9. Lucile55%
  10. Lottie56%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Lottie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Elvira43%
  5. Faye43%
  6. Imogene43%
  7. Rosie43%
  8. Sallie44%
  9. Nell45%
  10. Flora46%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Lola57%
  2. Ila57%
  3. Jeannette58%
  4. Ramona59%
  5. Beulah59%
  6. Lela62%
  7. Opal62%
  8. Elva62%
  9. Mable64%
  10. Eula64%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Rosie42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Dixie47%
  5. Elvira47%
  6. Goldie49%
  7. Winnie50%
  8. Fannie50%
  9. May51%
  10. Carmela51%
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