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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. Edwin86%
  2. Billy82%
  3. Clarence81%
  4. Arthur81%
  5. Melvin80%
  6. Calvin79%
  7. Lewis78%
  8. Fred78%
  9. Cecil78%
  10. Claude77%

Bottom 10

  1. Joe42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Roland42%
  4. Jack42%
  5. Ray43%
  6. Raymond43%
  7. Albert45%
  8. Arnold46%
  9. Clyde46%
  10. Herman48%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Clyde45%
  3. Herbert46%
  4. Harold49%
  5. Roland49%
  6. Harvey51%
  7. Jack51%
  8. Francis51%
  9. Donald54%
  10. Warren55%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Joe75%
  2. Chester72%
  3. Jack69%
  4. Frank68%
  5. Gilbert68%
  6. Lester68%
  7. Ray68%
  8. Raymond68%
  9. Earl68%
  10. Vernon68%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Franklin42%
  3. Warren42%
  4. Donald43%
  5. Arthur44%
  6. Calvin47%
  7. Billy49%
  8. Arnold50%
  9. Walter51%
  10. Sam51%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Melvin94%
  2. Billy88%
  3. Lloyd88%
  4. Arthur88%
  5. Calvin87%
  6. Edwin87%
  7. Lewis85%
  8. Marvin84%
  9. Alvin84%
  10. Ralph84%

Bottom 10

  1. Roland42%
  2. Jack42%
  3. Herbert42%
  4. Joe45%
  5. Herman48%
  6. Harry48%
  7. Henry48%
  8. Albert49%
  9. Arnold50%
  10. Francis52%
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