Phil
/fihl/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Phil is a English name meaning "Lover of horses". Greek, derived from Philippos (Φίλιππος), a compound of philos (φίλος) meaning 'friend, lover' and hippos (ἵππος) meaning 'horse'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic fihl
IPA fɪl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as fihl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Phil
- · Phil Collins - Musician
- · Phil Jackson - Basketball Coach
- · Phil Mickelson - Golfer
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