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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. Monte90%
  2. Barry89%
  3. Neil88%
  4. Kevin88%
  5. Walt87%
  6. Perry87%
  7. Kelvin86%
  8. Kieth86%
  9. Alonza86%
  10. Roby85%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joseph42%
  3. Joesph42%
  4. Karl43%
  5. Kurt48%
  6. Rocky50%
  7. Pete50%
  8. Peter50%
  9. Jon50%
  10. Bruce50%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Dwaine93%
  4. Rob90%
  5. Duwayne90%
  6. Kirt90%
  7. Timmothy89%
  8. Timothy89%
  9. Timmie89%
  10. Mikeal89%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Flint43%
  5. Kurt43%
  6. Van45%
  7. Rand46%
  8. Don46%
  9. Jon46%
  10. Sid49%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Ike42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Richard42%
  4. Rick42%
  5. Dean42%
  6. Dwayne42%
  7. Rudolfo42%
  8. Charles42%
  9. Farrell42%
  10. Flint42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Walt96%
  2. Timmie95%
  3. Woody95%
  4. Kevin95%
  5. Kelvin95%
  6. Barry95%
  7. Monty94%
  8. Timothy94%
  9. Reinaldo93%
  10. Monte93%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl44%
  3. Joesph45%
  4. Joseph45%
  5. Kurt49%
  6. Jon51%
  7. Linwood54%
  8. Denis56%
  9. Hal56%
  10. Philip56%
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