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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. Debbi90%
  2. Mel89%
  3. Walt87%
  4. Gaynell87%
  5. Glynda86%
  6. Tari86%
  7. Kieth86%
  8. Alonza86%
  9. Ilona86%
  10. Sandie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga45%
  3. Theresia50%
  4. Rock51%
  5. Cleophus52%
  6. Flint53%
  7. Butch54%
  8. Len55%
  9. Frederica56%
  10. Stoney56%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand46%
  3. Helga49%
  4. Sid49%
  5. Rolf50%
  6. Cleve50%
  7. Geary51%
  8. Rance52%
  9. Butch53%
  10. Len54%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Arnita42%
  2. Drucilla42%
  3. Rudolfo42%
  4. Jaye42%
  5. Drusilla42%
  6. Flint42%
  7. Randie42%
  8. Eartha42%
  9. Brion42%
  10. Rich42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Teddie96%
  2. Loree96%
  3. Jolynn96%
  4. Liane96%
  5. Laurette96%
  6. Joetta96%
  7. Jonell96%
  8. Walt96%
  9. Lissa96%
  10. Vonnie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga49%
  3. Theresia57%
  4. Cleophus59%
  5. Georgine59%
  6. Rock60%
  7. Flint60%
  8. Rolf60%
  9. Faron61%
  10. Les61%
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