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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. Walt87%
  2. Kieth86%
  3. Alonza86%
  4. Roby85%
  5. Rollie85%
  6. Kirt83%
  7. Reinaldo83%
  8. Duwayne83%
  9. Woody82%
  10. Kevan82%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock51%
  2. Cleophus52%
  3. Flint53%
  4. Butch54%
  5. Len55%
  6. Stoney56%
  7. Rolf58%
  8. Les58%
  9. Garold61%
  10. Gaylon61%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine93%
  3. Duwayne90%
  4. Kirt90%
  5. Timmothy89%
  6. Timmie89%
  7. Mikeal89%
  8. Gaylon89%
  9. Walt89%
  10. Maury86%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand46%
  3. Sid49%
  4. Rolf50%
  5. Cleve50%
  6. Geary51%
  7. Rance52%
  8. Butch53%
  9. Len54%
  10. Brion55%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Rudolfo42%
  2. Flint42%
  3. Brion42%
  4. Rich42%
  5. Raynard42%
  6. Rand45%
  7. Rance45%
  8. Prentiss45%
  9. Franz45%
  10. Butch47%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Walt96%
  2. Timmie95%
  3. Woody95%
  4. Reinaldo93%
  5. Kieth93%
  6. Roby93%
  7. Maury91%
  8. Kevan90%
  9. Rollie90%
  10. Kirt89%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus59%
  2. Rock60%
  3. Flint60%
  4. Rolf60%
  5. Faron61%
  6. Les61%
  7. Lenwood61%
  8. Len61%
  9. Cleve64%
  10. Geary64%
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