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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

Bottom 10

  1. Connie43%
  2. Constance43%
  3. Terri45%
  4. Barbara45%
  5. Teresa45%
  6. Theresa45%
  7. Roberta46%
  8. Martha46%
  9. Anne54%
  10. Ann54%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Janet93%
  2. Nancy92%
  3. Penny92%
  4. Susan89%
  5. Sue89%
  6. Suzanne89%
  7. Sandra89%
  8. Laurie87%
  9. Colleen87%
  10. Sherry86%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara54%
  2. Anne55%
  3. Ann55%
  4. Diana57%
  5. Constance57%
  6. Connie57%
  7. Diane57%
  8. Dianne57%
  9. Janice58%
  10. Jane58%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Carla42%
  2. Judy42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Regina42%
  5. Vicki42%
  6. Vickie42%
  7. Jane42%
  8. Janice42%
  9. Jeanne42%
  10. Jo42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta43%
  2. Martha43%
  3. Constance43%
  4. Connie43%
  5. Barbara46%
  6. Ann51%
  7. Anne51%
  8. Terri54%
  9. Theresa54%
  10. Teresa54%
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