Parents often think long and hard about what name to give their child. If someone is looking for an old, traditional name, and at the same time original and with nice associations, they should consider Filemon. What are men like with this name and what does it mean?
Filemon, that’s interesting which in Poland is most often associated with the hero of a popular children’s fairy tale. “The Strange World of Filemon the Cat” and “The Adventures of Filemon the Cat” are animated television series telling the fate of a young cat Filemon and an adult cat Boniface, living in a cottage with his grandfather and grandmother.
For years, this fairy tale has entertained and educated children, and even today some parents and grandparents introduce it to the youngest family members. Only Philemon is of Greek origin and means “kind”, “friendly”, “warm-hearted”, “loving”. It comes from the Greek words “philé” which means “to love” and “phil-mosýn” which means “kindness”.
Filemon’s name day falls three times a year. Men with this name may celebrate it on March 8, March 21 or November 22. It’s worth knowing that Saint Philemon is a biblical figure, living in the 1st century AD, described in the “Letter to Philemon” by Saint. Paul the Apostle.
The letter constitutes a book of the New Testament. Saint himself Philemon of Colossae died together with his wife and son during the persecution of Christians during the rule of Emperor Nero. Liturgical memory of Saint Philemon of Colossae is celebrated in the Catholic Church on November 22.
The name Filemon is not particularly popular in Poland, but this does not mean that it is not used at all. According to the information available on the website Dane.gov.pl (as of January 22, 2025), this name appears 13 times in the PESEL register. No children were named after this name in the first half of 2025. However, they were given to two boys in 2024.
Each name carries a specific energy, so it is worth choosing it for your child carefully. Filemon is the name of friendly people with an optimistic attitude to life, who have a great sense of humor and at the same time are characterized by great empathy and sensitivity. They are very helpful and friendly people. They love art and nature. They love animals and spending time in nature. However, a man named Philemon can be a bit gullible.
The number of the name Philemon is 11, which means it is a master number. Such a numerological guardian gives men with this name the ability to cope with any situation. Typical Eleven he is a resourceful person, innovative in his actions and at the same time observing moral principles. He can go far in life.
