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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. Melania96%
  2. Temperance96%
  3. Neta94%
  4. Bev93%
  5. Bee93%
  6. Bevvy93%
  7. Albi90%
  8. Babeth90%
  9. Fredie90%
  10. Helga90%

Bottom 10

  1. Raizy42%
  2. Kaily42%
  3. Zozo42%
  4. Jaya42%
  5. Kayou42%
  6. Kaycie42%
  7. Mills42%
  8. Maggs42%
  9. Amora42%
  10. Lili42%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Berneice89%
  2. Norrie85%
  3. Normie85%
  4. Normy85%
  5. Frederica85%
  6. Tima84%
  7. Fatou84%
  8. Dine84%
  9. Faty84%
  10. Fatma84%

Bottom 10

  1. Odelia42%
  2. Kaliah42%
  3. Jaya42%
  4. Ape42%
  5. Zulema42%
  6. Ti42%
  7. Tuesday42%
  8. Merrie42%
  9. Janya42%
  10. Vanita42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Mist53%
  2. Stee53%
  3. Luni54%
  4. Louna54%
  5. Heav55%
  6. Odette55%
  7. Heavie55%
  8. Caprice55%
  9. Devona55%
  10. Minna55%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Bev88%
  2. Bevvy88%
  3. Bee88%
  4. Doree88%
  5. Berneice87%
  6. Phyliss86%
  7. Georgeann86%
  8. Melania84%
  9. Nette84%
  10. Netty84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazzmin42%
  2. Aubrielle42%
  3. Kelci42%
  4. Brissa42%
  5. Merri42%
  6. Kyndra42%
  7. Kiyah42%
  8. Mikki42%
  9. Taelor42%
  10. Siri42%
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