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"Diminutive of Philip: Lover of horses King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's apostles Famous Bearer: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II; Fond of horses Form of Phillip"

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Gender
Boy
Western numerology
9
Indian numerology
2
Characters
4
Popular
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What does Phil mean?

Phil is a baby name with English, Greek context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Diminutive of Philip: Lover of horses King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's....

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