Philander (Gr.), a lover of men.
Philemon (Gr.), loving.
Philip (Gr.), a lover of horses.—Dims. Phil, Pip.—L. Philippus, Fr. Philippe, It. Filippo, Sp. Felipe, Ger. Philipp.—Fem. Philippa.
Philippa, fem. of Philip above.—Fr. Philippine, It. Filippa, Filippina, Sp. Felipa, Ger. Philippine.
Phineas, Phinehas (Heb.), oracle—more probably an Egyptian word meaning negro.
Phœbe, Phebe (Gr.), shining.—It. Febe.
Phillis. See Phyllis.
Phyllis, Phillis (Gr.), a green bough.
Pius (L.), pious, dutiful.—Fr. Pie, It. Pio.
Pliny, Plinius (L.), the meaning doubtful.