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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. Maggie42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Zoe42%
  4. Savannah42%
  5. Hailey42%
  6. Zoey42%
  7. Kaylee43%
  8. Lily45%
  9. Maya46%
  10. Emma47%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie42%
  2. Emma42%
  3. Chloe42%
  4. Kaylee42%
  5. Savannah42%
  6. Hailey42%
  7. Maya42%
  8. Zoe42%
  9. Zoey42%
  10. Kylie44%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn57%
  2. Zoe64%
  3. Madelyn64%
  4. Faith64%
  5. Kaylee65%
  6. Zoey68%
  7. Destiny69%
  8. Madeline71%
  9. Hailey71%
  10. Sierra72%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Kylie42%
  2. Zoey42%
  3. Maya42%
  4. Hailey42%
  5. Lily42%
  6. Maggie42%
  7. Savannah42%
  8. Sabrina42%
  9. Zoe42%
  10. Brianna44%
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