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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. Erna42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Dorcas48%
  4. Gussie48%
  5. Edythe52%
  6. Madge52%
  7. Concetta53%
  8. Belva53%
  9. Vernice55%
  10. Oma56%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie49%
  2. Erna50%
  3. Edythe50%
  4. Leonor53%
  5. Hellen54%
  6. Iona55%
  7. Neva55%
  8. Lulu55%
  9. Sybil55%
  10. Wilhelmina56%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Era42%
  2. Mathilda42%
  3. Leone42%
  4. Carmella42%
  5. Floy42%
  6. Wilda42%
  7. Idella42%
  8. Leonor42%
  9. Roxie42%
  10. Jannie42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Gussie52%
  4. Edythe54%
  5. Una55%
  6. Orpha56%
  7. Ardith56%
  8. Arline56%
  9. Neva57%
  10. Earnestine57%
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