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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. Rosalind93%
  2. Pam93%
  3. Lorie93%
  4. Alexia93%
  5. Shana93%
  6. Laila92%
  7. Candice91%
  8. Alyson91%
  9. Effie90%
  10. Macy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez44%
  3. Therese45%
  4. Teri45%
  5. Bobbi46%
  6. Bernadine46%
  7. Simone48%
  8. Beulah48%
  9. Ramona50%
  10. Jillian50%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Kate44%
  2. Simone46%
  3. Kali48%
  4. Heaven49%
  5. Luna50%
  6. Lola51%
  7. Janis51%
  8. Raven54%
  9. Iris54%
  10. Scarlett54%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Kyra42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Londyn42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Jodi42%
  6. Shauna42%
  7. Nova42%
  8. Gianna42%
  9. Tatiana42%
  10. Kira42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Ruthie43%
  3. Bobbi43%
  4. Simone44%
  5. Alberta47%
  6. Trudy52%
  7. Jillian52%
  8. Ramona53%
  9. Hilda54%
  10. Teri54%
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