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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. Phyllis95%
  2. Sherry92%
  3. Sheila89%
  4. Barry89%
  5. Neil88%
  6. Kevin88%
  7. Marsha87%
  8. Valerie87%
  9. Marcia87%
  10. Anita87%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joseph42%
  3. Connie43%
  4. Constance43%
  5. Karl43%
  6. Terri45%
  7. Barbara45%
  8. Teresa45%
  9. Theresa45%
  10. Roberta46%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Janet93%
  2. Nancy92%
  3. Penny92%
  4. Timothy89%
  5. Susan89%
  6. Sue89%
  7. Suzanne89%
  8. Sandra89%
  9. Barry87%
  10. Laurie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee42%
  3. Don46%
  4. Jon46%
  5. Johnny49%
  6. Mark50%
  7. Phillip50%
  8. Craig50%
  9. Philip50%
  10. Bruce50%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Carla42%
  3. Judy42%
  4. Richard42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Dean42%
  7. Regina42%
  8. Vicki42%
  9. Charles42%
  10. Vickie42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Roberta43%
  3. Martha43%
  4. Constance43%
  5. Connie43%
  6. Karl44%
  7. Joseph45%
  8. Barbara46%
  9. Ann51%
  10. Anne51%
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