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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:

Gender G-GG-BAll
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Friendship potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Aubree90%
  2. Elliott90%
  3. Teagan90%
  4. Beau89%
  5. Jasper89%
  6. Kai88%
  7. Elena88%
  8. Ayla88%
  9. Lia88%
  10. Helena88%

Bottom 10

  1. Titus52%
  2. Lionel55%
  3. Adelaide56%
  4. King57%
  5. Abel58%
  6. August60%
  7. Gianna60%
  8. Cruz60%
  9. Royce60%
  10. Serenity60%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Penelope92%
  2. Camilla89%
  3. Lucia89%
  4. Mateo88%
  5. Emiliano87%
  6. Harmony86%
  7. Elena86%
  8. Ayla86%
  9. Lia86%
  10. Josie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King42%
  3. Ryker47%
  4. Kali48%
  5. Sterling49%
  6. Royce49%
  7. Ryder49%
  8. Phoenix50%
  9. River50%
  10. Kameron50%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Sage75%
  2. Beau70%
  3. Isla70%
  4. Abel70%
  5. Jude69%
  6. Graham69%
  7. Serenity69%
  8. Ellis69%
  9. Josie68%
  10. Adelaide68%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Londyn42%
  3. Zion42%
  4. Leonel42%
  5. Maverick42%
  6. Ezra42%
  7. King42%
  8. Lionel42%
  9. Nova42%
  10. Gianna42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide55%
  2. Gianna58%
  3. Moses58%
  4. August60%
  5. Titus60%
  6. Abel60%
  7. Lionel63%
  8. Solomon63%
  9. King64%
  10. Cruz65%
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