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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. Pam93%
  2. Lorie93%
  3. Sherrie90%
  4. Belinda90%
  5. Gwen89%
  6. Bonita88%
  7. Shari88%
  8. Sheryl87%
  9. Rae87%
  10. Lorna87%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Dianna57%
  3. Jayne58%
  4. Joni58%
  5. Vicky61%
  6. Deloris62%
  7. Teri63%
  8. Trudy63%
  9. Therese63%
  10. Roxanne64%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Karla42%
  2. Jayne42%
  3. Joni42%
  4. Janis42%
  5. Rae43%
  6. Paulette44%
  7. Lorna45%
  8. Cathleen45%
  9. Roxanne45%
  10. Becky46%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Lorie96%
  2. Mona96%
  3. Pam96%
  4. Sherrie96%
  5. Delia96%
  6. Lynda96%
  7. Shari96%
  8. Cheri96%
  9. Bonita96%
  10. Sheri95%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy52%
  2. Teri54%
  3. Therese54%
  4. Jayne58%
  5. Janine58%
  6. Joni58%
  7. Bernadette62%
  8. Susanne63%
  9. Betsy65%
  10. Patrice66%
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