Phil: Name day
Name day
The name Phil observes its name day in the United States on May 26.
Phil History Origin and Mood
Phil is an overwhelmingly masculine name, commonly used as a short form of the Greek Philippos, meaning "lover of horses." Historically, its peak usage in the USA occurred during the mid-20th century, embedding it deeply in modern American culture as a familiar classic. The name projects a grounded, friendly, and reliable mood, suggesting an approachable and straightforward personality. It is deeply entrenched in Western cultures as a strong, masculine identifier. Although simple, Phil carries the weight of its ancient Greek origin, translating deep affection for equestrian elements.
Name Day List: Phil
Name Day List - similar names (Phil)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 USA | 16 | January | Aaliyah, Aleah, Aliyah, Paine, Payne, Phillis, Phyllis, Pilar, Priscilla |
 Austria | 16 | February | Adalbert, Juliana, Liane, Philippa |
 Denmark | 5 | March | Theophilus |
 Ukraine | 21 | April | Phillipa |
| Denmark | 1 | May | Jacob, Philip, Valborg |
| Austria | 3 | May | Jakob, Philipp, Viola |
 France | 3 | May | Ewen, Jacques, Philippe |
 Germany | 3 | May | Philipp |
| Austria | 26 | May | Alwin, Philipp |
| USA | 20 | August | Barnard, Bernard, Bernardo, Filbert, Philbert, Rey, Reyna, Reynalda, Reynaldo, Reynold |
 Bulgaria | 11 | October | Filip, Phillip |
 Greece | 14 | November | Philip, Gregory, Filio |
| Ukraine | 14 | November | Philip |
| Austria | 18 | November | Odo, Philippine |
| Ukraine | 22 | November | Cecelia, Philemon, Yaropolk |
| USA | 22 | November | Abbey, Abbie, Abby, Abigail, Cecelia, Cecil, Cecilia, Cecily, Cecyl, Celia, Gael, Gail, Galen, Gay, Gayle, Philemon, Philo, Shayla, Sheila |
| Ukraine | 29 | November | Philemona |
| Austria | 18 | December | Philipp, Wunibald |
| France | 20 | December | Isaac, Jacob, Théophile |