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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. Ruth42%
  2. Juan42%
  3. John42%
  4. Shane42%
  5. Joe42%
  6. Herbert42%
  7. Andrea42%
  8. Roland42%
  9. Jack42%
  10. Johnnie42%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Clayton42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Lee42%
  5. Arnold42%
  6. Owen44%
  7. Clyde45%
  8. Don46%
  9. Jon46%
  10. Herbert46%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Grace80%
  2. Jocelyn79%
  3. Lorraine77%
  4. Beverly76%
  5. Mariah76%
  6. Maria76%
  7. Marie76%
  8. Mary76%
  9. Joseph75%
  10. Joe75%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Carla42%
  3. Judy42%
  4. Richard42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Caleb42%
  7. Dean42%
  8. Victoria42%
  9. Jean42%
  10. Aaron42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Sherry96%
  2. Julie96%
  3. Ella96%
  4. Joyce96%
  5. Alison96%
  6. Rhonda96%
  7. Marissa96%
  8. Nancy96%
  9. Jessica96%
  10. Joanna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes42%
  2. John42%
  3. Sean42%
  4. Andrea42%
  5. Roland42%
  6. Ivan42%
  7. Juan42%
  8. Jack42%
  9. Herbert42%
  10. Shane42%
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