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Phyl

Girl Name day: May 3
Phyl is a short form of Phyllis: on birth records it is written Phyllis (323,297 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Phyllis page. Also a short form of Phylis, Phyliss, Phylicia.
Origin: Ancient Greek. Meaning: foliage, green leaves.
From Ancient Greek 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage', the name of a mythological Thracian princess.

Name day for Phyl

May 3

Why this day? Phyl is a short form of Phyllis, and shares its name day.

Phyl is celebrated in the United States on May 3.

The story of the name Phyl

Phyl is a short form of Phyllis. It keeps its origin (Ancient Greek) and meaning — foliage, green leaves, and shares its name day, May 3.

On birth records, Phyl is rarely written as such: the Phyls are Phylliss (323,297 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Phyllis page. Phyl is also a short form of Phylis, Phyliss, Phylicia.

Frequently asked questions about Phyl

What does Phyl mean?

Phyl is a short form of Phyllis, which means foliage, green leaves.

When is Phyl's name day?

May 3, together with Phyllis: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Phyl a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Phyllis.

Phyl's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Elijah91%
  2. Barry89%
  3. Zachary89%
  4. Oliver88%
  5. Neil88%
  6. Ian88%
  7. Kevin88%
  8. Jeremy87%
  9. Jeremiah87%
  10. Anthony86%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. John42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Joe42%
  5. Herbert42%
  6. Roland42%
  7. Jack42%
  8. Shawn42%
  9. Jose42%
  10. Joseph42%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Clayton42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Arnold42%
  5. Owen44%
  6. Clyde45%
  7. Don46%
  8. Jon46%
  9. Herbert46%
  10. Chad46%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Joseph75%
  2. Joe75%
  3. Jose75%
  4. Jesus74%
  5. Chester72%
  6. Abraham72%
  7. Shane69%
  8. Juan69%
  9. Shawn69%
  10. Sean69%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Richard42%
  3. Caleb42%
  4. Dean42%
  5. Aaron42%
  6. Luke42%
  7. Damian42%
  8. Chad42%
  9. Victor42%
  10. Charles42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Sean42%
  3. Roland42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Juan42%
  6. Jack42%
  7. Herbert42%
  8. Shane42%
  9. Shawn42%
  10. Abraham43%
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