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Philomena vs Phil - What's the difference?

philomena | phil |

philomena

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • .
  • * 1984 , The Lilac Bus , Delacorte Press 1991, ISBN 0385304943, page 136:
    • "Why DID St Philomena get crossed off, I wonder?" asked Celia.
    "I don't know, maybe they found her out," Tom grinned. "I know my sister Phil was very annoyed at the time, she felt it was an attack of some sort."
    "Oh yes, Phil, that would be her name. - - -

    phil

    English

    Etymology 1

    Shortened from (Philip), from (etyl) , which see for more information.

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (rare)

    • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (head)
    • English diminutives of male given names English diminutives of female given names ----