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Philly

FIL-ee

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

5

Peak Year

#5 in 1995

First Recorded

1995

Style

Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Philly is often used as a diminutive or nickname for Philip, which has Greek origins meaning 'lover of horses.' As a standalone name, it's playful and friendly.

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

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Personality Traits

friendlyapproachableenergeticyouthful

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