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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. Sandy93%
  2. Pam93%
  3. Lorie93%
  4. Cary92%
  5. Sherrie90%
  6. Monte90%
  7. Belinda90%
  8. Gwen89%
  9. Bonita88%
  10. Shari88%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese45%
  2. Teri45%
  3. Kurt48%
  4. Rocky50%
  5. Pete50%
  6. Bernadette50%
  7. Dwayne51%
  8. Bradford51%
  9. Jan52%
  10. Trudy52%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van45%
  3. Jan49%
  4. Brad49%
  5. Randal50%
  6. Janis51%
  7. Dwight51%
  8. Randolph52%
  9. Guy53%
  10. Rick54%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Rick42%
  2. Dwayne42%
  3. Rickey42%
  4. Karla42%
  5. Jayne42%
  6. Joni42%
  7. Rocky42%
  8. Rex42%
  9. Janis42%
  10. Brad43%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Lorie96%
  2. Cary96%
  3. Mona96%
  4. Pam96%
  5. Sherrie96%
  6. Delia96%
  7. Lynda96%
  8. Shari96%
  9. Cheri96%
  10. Sandy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt49%
  2. Jan51%
  3. Trudy52%
  4. Teri54%
  5. Therese54%
  6. Pete56%
  7. Dwight56%
  8. Bradford56%
  9. Jayne58%
  10. Janine58%
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