Phill
Greek · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Phill
Phill is a shortened form of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been used across Christian cultures for nearly two millennia, gaining particular prominence through Saint Philip the Apostle and various European royalty, including the Spanish kings Philip II and Philip V.
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Etymology
Phill is a shortened form of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been used across Christian cultures for nearly two millennia, gaining particular prominence through Saint Philip the Apostle and various European royalty, including the Spanish kings Philip II and Philip V.
Phill currently ranks #12,857 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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