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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. Ruthy42%
  2. Roo42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Tut42%
  5. Andrea42%
  6. Erna42%
  7. Allyssa42%
  8. Ru42%
  9. Drea42%
  10. Eleanora42%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Kassie96%
  2. Janey96%
  3. Ginny95%
  4. Ally95%
  5. Pattie95%
  6. Juliann94%
  7. Gitty94%
  8. Netta93%
  9. Jeannette93%
  10. Ludie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Arry42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Tequila42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Katee44%
  6. Kate44%
  7. Jazlynn44%
  8. Alia46%
  9. Simone46%
  10. Simi46%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Séni86%
  2. Sere86%
  3. Serena86%
  4. Loma83%
  5. Tawana83%
  6. Khadijah83%
  7. Oneida82%
  8. Serene82%
  9. Ruthann81%
  10. Grace80%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Shav42%
  3. Shanita42%
  4. Janae42%
  5. Nissa42%
  6. Natasja42%
  7. Khalia42%
  8. Janou42%
  9. Kyra42%
  10. Riti42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes42%
  2. Nes42%
  3. Bertie42%
  4. Andrea42%
  5. Drea42%
  6. Iny42%
  7. Agnou42%
  8. Nénès42%
  9. Hildegarde42%
  10. Aggie42%
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