Phil
Meaning of Phil
The name Phil, a diminutive of Philip, has its origins in Greek, derived from "Philippos," which means "lover of horses." Pronounced as FIL (/fɪl/), Phil is a classic and straightforward name that has been consistently used over the years. While it saw higher popularity in the early to mid-20th century, it has become less common in recent decades. Notable figures bearing this name include Phil Collins, the renowned musician and drummer of Genesis, and Phil Mickelson, the celebrated professional golfer. Despite its decline in usage, Phil remains a timeless choice for parents who appreciate its simplicity and historical significance.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FIL (/fɪl/)
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Notable People Named Phil
| Phil Collins - Philip David Charles Collins is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer, and actor known for his work with the rock band Genesis and a successful solo career with numerous chart-topping singles. |
| Phil Mickelson - Philip Alfred Mickelson, also known as Lefty, is an American professional golfer with 45 PGA Tour wins and six major championships. |
| Phil Murphy - Philip Dunton Murphy is the 56th governor of New Jersey and a former U.S. ambassador to Germany, known for his service in politics, diplomacy, and finance. |
| Phil Keaggy - Philip Tyler Keaggy is a highly acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist known for his influential work in contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets, with over 55 albums released and numerous awards and nominations to his name. |
| Phil Hartman - Philip Edward Hartman was a Canadian-born American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and graphic designer known for his work with the comedy group the Groundlings and his contributions to the development of Pee-wee Herman. |
| Phil Jackson - Philip Douglas Jackson, a former professional basketball player and coach, won 11 NBA championships as a coach and holds numerous coaching records. |
| Phil Knight - Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire business magnate, co-founder, and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., with a net worth of $45.0 billion as of December 2023. |
| Phil Ivey - Phillip Dennis Ivey Jr. is a renowned American professional poker player with ten World Series of Poker bracelets and a World Poker Tour title to his name, known for his exceptional skills and inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017. |
| Phil Manzanera, also known as Phillip Geoffrey Targett-Adams, is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead guitarist of Roxy Music and for his work with David Gilmour. |
| Phil Hellmuth - Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr. is a renowned American professional poker player with a record seventeen World Series of Poker bracelets and is considered one of the greatest tournament players in history. |
| Phil Brown - Philip Brown is an English former professional footballer and coach known for leading Hull City to the top division and guiding Southend United to promotion. |
| Phil Jones - Philip Anthony Jones is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender and is currently a free agent. |
| Phil Lord and Christopher Miller - Philip Lord and Christopher Miller are American filmmakers, animators, and voice actors known for creating Clone High and directing popular animated and live-action films such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Lego Movie, and the Spider-Verse franchise. |
| Phil Niekro - Philip Henry Niekro, also known as "Knucksie," was a legendary American baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball and is considered the greatest knuckleball pitcher of all time. |
| Phil Coulter - Philip Coulter is an Irish musician, songwriter, and record producer from Derry, Northern Ireland, who received the Gold Badge from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors in October 2009. |
