Philly Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFIL-ee / ˈfɪli

English; Short form of Philadelphia

Meaning

Brotherly love (from Philadelphia)

Historical & Cultural Background

Philly is often used as a diminutive of Philadelphia, which is derived from Greek roots meaning 'brotherly love'. The city of Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn as a place of religious freedom. The name reflects the Quaker ideals of tolerance and community. Over time, Philly has become a colloquial term for the city itself, and it is sometimes used as a given name.

Similar Names

BillyMillyTillyNillyDillyHillyCilly

Variants

  • Phil

International Variants

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Sibling Suggestions

PhilipPhineasPhelanPhiloPhillya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Philly was first seen in the United States in 1995. Philly has ranked as high as #1245 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Philly has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Philly

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19955