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Philo

Philo is the name oftenly given to a baby boy. This name originated from Greek. The meaning of Philo is 'loving' or 'dear' or 'beloved' or 'loved one'. Philo was an ancient famous philosopher. In Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' Philo is also a minor character, an S.S. Van Dine aristocratic dandy detective. His full name was Philo Vance. Philo is also the name of Clint Eastwood's character in 'Any Which Way You Can' and 'Any Which Way You Loose'. The character was named Philo Beddoe. Some notable personalities with this name are American Inventor Philo Farnsworth and West Indies cricket player Philo Wallace. 

Gender

Boy

Meaning

loving

Origin

Greek

Numerology

P is for peer, you have few equals.

H is for heavenly, your spirit is strong.

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

L is for lucky, who is more?

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

Lucky

Philo lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Philo

  • Philo of Alexandria Jewish philosopher of Hellenistic Egypt
  • Philo of Byblos Greek writer
  • Philo of Larissa Greek philosopher
  • Philo of Byzantium Greek engineer
  • Philo the Dialectician Greek philosopher
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Philo in Pop Culture

  • Philo Beddoe character in the films "Every Which Way but Loose" and "Any Which Way You Can"
  • Philo Vance main character in detective novels by S.S. van Dine
  • Philo Thibodeau character from "Star of Babylon," by Barbara Wood
  • Philo character on TV's Fraggle Rock
  • Philo character from the "Weird Al" Yankovic film UHF
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