Phil
A short form of Philip or other names beginning with Phil, from a Greek element meaning "friend, dear, beloved".
Meaning and origin
Phil is a casual, everyday form of formal names like Philip, Phillip, Philadelphia and others sharing the Phil- prefix.
How to pronounce Phil
| English (US) | /fɪl/ |
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