Phelot as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Phelot

What is the meaning of the name Phelot ?

The baby name Phelot is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈfɛloʊ/ (FEL-oh); French: /fe.lo/ (feh-LOH).

Phelot is French in Origin.

Phelot is a rare medieval literary name that appears in Arthurian romance, notably in Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur as the adversarial knight Sir Phelot. Its etymology is uncertain. One line of interpretation treats it as Middle French/Anglo‑Norman Philot, a diminutive of Philip (from Greek Philippos, “lover of horses”). Another links it to Old French felot/felon, “traitor,” which would suit the character’s role.

As a given name today, Phelot is extremely uncommon and reads as antiquarian or inventive with a chivalric, storybook flavor. Variant spellings and near‑forms include Phelote, Philot, Felot, Filot, and Pelot; related classics are Philip, Philippe, Filip, and Phillip. Most modern users favor the Philip‑derived meaning “lover of horses.” Likely pronunciations include FEE‑lot and FELL‑ət, though usage varies by region.

⚙ Phelot doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.