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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. Ryen93%
  3. Asya93%
  4. Dyllan92%
  5. Sheyla92%
  6. Marlie92%
  7. Alanah92%
  8. Nahla92%
  9. Allissa91%
  10. Emme91%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Ciro44%
  3. Isaak48%
  4. Marek50%
  5. Yocheved50%
  6. Obed52%
  7. Arwen52%
  8. Jens53%
  9. Catelyn55%
  10. Armon58%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Ciro42%
  3. Marek43%
  4. Esau46%
  5. Arman47%
  6. Tyran47%
  7. Price48%
  8. Arwen50%
  9. Marko51%
  10. Jeron52%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Zaden42%
  2. Desean42%
  3. Aleksandra42%
  4. Tyce42%
  5. Hagen42%
  6. Gizelle42%
  7. Kayne42%
  8. Bentlee42%
  9. Kamya42%
  10. Aedan42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Isaak46%
  3. Ciro46%
  4. Marek51%
  5. Obed52%
  6. Arwen58%
  7. Heber58%
  8. Job58%
  9. Arman59%
  10. Angeles60%
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