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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. Vivien95%
  2. Ines93%
  3. Pia92%
  4. Vivienne91%
  5. Aubree90%
  6. Saylor90%
  7. Myla90%
  8. Mina89%
  9. Margaux89%
  10. Nayla88%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Alia46%
  3. Kali48%
  4. Selene49%
  5. Luna50%
  6. Kerrigan51%
  7. Cataleya51%
  8. Coraline52%
  9. Lyra53%
  10. Alannah54%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Khalia42%
  2. Queen42%
  3. Dream42%
  4. Ariyah42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Londyn42%
  7. Itzayana42%
  8. Kennedi42%
  9. Davina42%
  10. Kerrigan42%

Crush potential for Phyl

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