What does Philly mean?

Philly as a girls' name (also used as boys' name Philly) is of Greek derivation, and the meaning of Philly is "horse lover". Philly is a variant form of Philippa (Greek).

STARTS WITH Phil-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek

Variations

VARIANT Phillie

OTHER FORMS VIA PHILIPPA Phil, Philana, Philina, Philipa, Phillipa, Pippy

How popular is Philly?

Philly is a rare first name for women. Philly is a rare last name too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Philly is alike in pronunciation to Phelia, Phila, Philia and Phyllie. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Bailly, Billy▼, Cilly, Emilly, Gilly, Hilly, Jilly, Lilly, Milly, Paulla, Pauly, Peall, Pealle, Pella, Philis, Phillis, Phillyda (see Phillida), Phillyra (see Philyra), Philys, Phyllys, Poll, Polley, Polli, Polly▼, Reilly▼, Shelly▼, Shilla, Shirly, Tilly and Willy. These names tend to be more commonly used than Philly.