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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. Aniston95%
  2. Baylee93%
  3. Asya93%
  4. Alexia93%
  5. Lauryn92%
  6. Sheyla92%
  7. Laila92%
  8. Marlie92%
  9. Alanah92%
  10. Nahla92%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Ally95%
  2. Katlynn92%
  3. Juliana92%
  4. Lisette92%
  5. Karah92%
  6. Marlee91%
  7. Magali91%
  8. Ella91%
  9. Sahana90%
  10. Luisa90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate44%
  2. Jazlynn44%
  3. Allyssa46%
  4. Heaven49%
  5. Arwen50%
  6. Kinsey54%
  7. Star54%
  8. Rhiannon54%
  9. Hailey54%
  10. Annika55%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Janae42%
  2. Kyra42%
  3. Gia42%
  4. Aleksandra42%
  5. Aryana42%
  6. Gizelle42%
  7. Kamya42%
  8. Destini42%
  9. Kierstyn42%
  10. Kayli42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Shaelyn96%
  2. Amya96%
  3. Aliana96%
  4. Laisha96%
  5. Ella96%
  6. Gabriela96%
  7. Emilie96%
  8. Dalila96%
  9. Marlie96%
  10. Ally96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah51%
  2. Aniya51%
  3. Annika51%
  4. Allyssa53%
  5. Lisbeth54%
  6. Desire54%
  7. Jazlynn55%
  8. Gisele57%
  9. Kate58%
  10. Gia58%
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