♂ Name Phil
Phil is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Phil come from?
Phil is a short variant of Philipp and is of Greek origin.
What does the name Phil mean?
Phil means “friend of horses” (from ancient Greek “philos/φίλος” = friend/beloved + “híppos/ἵππος” = horse).
Pronunciation of Phil
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Phil in the Top 50 names
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| 🇩🇪 Germany | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
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