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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. Monika92%
  4. Orpha92%
  5. Augusta92%
  6. Damaris91%
  7. Melva91%
  8. Ardith90%
  9. Berenice89%
  10. Gena89%

Bottom 10

  1. Miley42%
  2. Niki42%
  3. Shanika42%
  4. Ayleen42%
  5. Macey42%
  6. Lucero42%
  7. Dolly42%
  8. Amelie42%
  9. Cali42%
  10. Kaylie42%

Love potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Aleta42%
  2. Aja42%
  3. Selene42%
  4. Casandra42%
  5. Natalya42%
  6. Taliyah42%
  7. Valencia42%
  8. Tiffani42%
  9. Gaye42%
  10. Wilda42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Georgette44%
  3. Ashely44%
  4. Deidre46%
  5. Idella52%
  6. Josette52%
  7. Aja52%
  8. Kayli53%
  9. Kandice54%
  10. Cherish54%

Crush potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Dolly42%
  2. Shakira42%
  3. Blythe42%
  4. Kaylie42%
  5. Sommer42%
  6. Kailyn42%
  7. Lulu42%
  8. Kayli42%
  9. Kisha42%
  10. Sarahi42%
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