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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. Huxley95%
  2. Vivien95%
  3. Ines93%
  4. Pia92%
  5. Vivienne91%
  6. Eason91%
  7. Aubree90%
  8. Elliott90%
  9. Saylor90%
  10. Teagan90%

Bottom 10

  1. Knox42%
  2. Abdullah42%
  3. Samson42%
  4. Eleanora42%
  5. Lucca42%
  6. Luka42%
  7. Gunner43%
  8. Abdiel44%
  9. Abram45%
  10. Bruno45%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Sven42%
  2. Luka42%
  3. Anakin42%
  4. Lucca42%
  5. Maverick42%
  6. Elon42%
  7. Cain42%
  8. King42%
  9. Arya42%
  10. Kain42%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Zyaire42%
  2. Khalia42%
  3. Titan42%
  4. Saint42%
  5. Zaid42%
  6. Queen42%
  7. Wolfgang42%
  8. Dream42%
  9. Legacy42%
  10. Zayne42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Lucca42%
  2. Luka42%
  3. Abraham43%
  4. Abram43%
  5. Lucien46%
  6. Johannes48%
  7. Henri48%
  8. Abdullah48%
  9. Knox48%
  10. Hendrix48%
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