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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. Dona93%
  6. Beverly93%
  7. Bee93%
  8. Bevvy93%
  9. Kaye92%
  10. Monika92%

Bottom 10

  1. Raizy42%
  2. Kaily42%
  3. Miley42%
  4. Zozo42%
  5. Niki42%
  6. Jaya42%
  7. Scarlett42%
  8. Lilly42%
  9. Kayou42%
  10. Shanika42%

Love potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Berneice89%
  2. Madge87%
  3. Norrie85%
  4. Normie85%
  5. Normy85%
  6. Frederica85%
  7. Norma85%
  8. Tima84%
  9. Fatou84%
  10. Dine84%

Bottom 10

  1. Aleta42%
  2. Odelia42%
  3. Kaliah42%
  4. Aja42%
  5. Elsa42%
  6. Dora42%
  7. Jaya42%
  8. Ape42%
  9. Zulema42%
  10. Ti42%

Professional potential for Philo

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Georgette44%
  3. Ashely44%
  4. Deidre46%
  5. Idella52%
  6. Josette52%
  7. Aja52%
  8. Kayli53%
  9. Misty53%
  10. Paulette53%

Crush potential for Philo

Top 10

  1. Bev88%
  2. Bevvy88%
  3. Beverly88%
  4. Bee88%
  5. Dena88%
  6. Doreen88%
  7. Doree88%
  8. Alannah87%
  9. Berneice87%
  10. Maryanne86%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazzmin42%
  2. Dolly42%
  3. Aubrielle42%
  4. Shakira42%
  5. Kelci42%
  6. Brissa42%
  7. Merri42%
  8. Kyndra42%
  9. Kiyah42%
  10. Mikki42%
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