Name:
Phil
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Phil is a diminutive of Philip. Philip originates in Greek language and means "friend of horses". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. In the United States, its popularity has declined recently. A famous bearer was Alexander the Great's father and a big lover of horses.
Pronunciation:
FIL
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Phillip
Famous Phil:
Phil Collins : musician
Phil Esposito : hockey player
Phil Mickelson : golfer
Phil Baker : baseball player
Phil Bond : basketball player
Phil Crane : politician
Phil Epps : football player
Phil Francis : football player