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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

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Helga49%
  2. Terese50%
  3. Moira51%
  4. Zina51%
  5. Janis51%
  6. Joycelyn53%
  7. Barbara54%
  8. Anne55%
  9. Ann55%
  10. Lolita56%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Roxane42%
  2. Arnita42%
  3. Carla42%
  4. Judy42%
  5. Drucilla42%
  6. Rita42%
  7. Madonna42%
  8. Jeanie42%
  9. Georgette42%
  10. Caryl42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Sherry96%
  2. Julie96%
  3. Ginny96%
  4. Loree96%
  5. Lorie96%
  6. Nancy96%
  7. Sandra96%
  8. Janey96%
  9. Phyllis96%
  10. Mona96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta43%
  2. Martha43%
  3. Constance43%
  4. Connie43%
  5. Barbara46%
  6. Alfreda47%
  7. Helga49%
  8. Ann51%
  9. Anne51%
  10. Trudy52%
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