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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Gena89%
  2. Dena88%
  3. Ingrid86%
  4. Inga86%
  5. Tarra85%
  6. Stephenie85%
  7. Caryn85%
  8. Chasity84%
  9. Qiana83%
  10. Dannette83%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Aja42%
  2. Tuesday42%
  3. Vanita42%
  4. Valencia42%
  5. Kandy42%
  6. Caprice42%
  7. Chandra42%
  8. Sommer42%
  9. April42%
  10. Kiesha42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Josette52%
  3. Aja52%
  4. Misty53%
  5. Caprice55%
  6. Devona55%
  7. Starla55%
  8. Yvette57%
  9. Angella59%
  10. Candida60%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Dena88%
  2. Devona83%
  3. Chasity83%
  4. Meridith81%
  5. Trudi81%
  6. Jeana81%
  7. Caryn81%
  8. Sueann78%
  9. Amy78%
  10. Aimee78%

Bottom 10

  1. Sommer42%
  2. Spring42%
  3. Kisha42%
  4. Tarsha42%
  5. Tomi42%
  6. Carletta42%
  7. Caprice42%
  8. Niki42%
  9. Candy42%
  10. Kesha42%
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