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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. Shirley89%
  2. June89%
  3. Ruby88%
  4. Clara88%
  5. Joyce86%
  6. Elsie86%
  7. Sylvia86%
  8. Maxine85%
  9. Lena84%
  10. Lois84%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Agnes44%
  3. Norma48%
  4. Mildred49%
  5. Gertrude52%
  6. Myrtle53%
  7. Anna54%
  8. Annie54%
  9. Bertha55%
  10. Genevieve55%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Ada51%
  2. Annie55%
  3. Anna55%
  4. Joan58%
  5. Jennie58%
  6. Jean58%
  7. Agnes59%
  8. Ruth60%
  9. Dolores60%
  10. Delores60%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Jean42%
  2. Joan42%
  3. Edith42%
  4. Judith42%
  5. Jennie42%
  6. Ada42%
  7. Rosa42%
  8. Maxine43%
  9. Leona44%
  10. Thelma45%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes42%
  2. Ruth43%
  3. Norma48%
  4. Annie51%
  5. Anna51%
  6. Gertrude52%
  7. Bertha53%
  8. Genevieve55%
  9. Mildred55%
  10. Hattie57%
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