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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. Sandy93%
  3. Pam93%
  4. Meryl93%
  5. Lorie93%
  6. Delphine92%
  7. Laureen92%
  8. Sherry92%
  9. Cary92%
  10. Sherrie90%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. John42%
  3. Joseph42%
  4. Joesph42%
  5. Connie43%
  6. Constance43%
  7. Karl43%
  8. Helga45%
  9. Therese45%
  10. Terrie45%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Lee42%
  5. Flint43%
  6. Kurt43%
  7. Van45%
  8. Rand46%
  9. Don46%
  10. Jon46%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Ike42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Roxane42%
  4. Arnita42%
  5. Carla42%
  6. Judy42%
  7. Richard42%
  8. Drucilla42%
  9. Rick42%
  10. Rita42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Sherry96%
  2. Julie96%
  3. Ginny96%
  4. Teddie96%
  5. Loree96%
  6. Lorie96%
  7. Nancy96%
  8. Cary96%
  9. Sandra96%
  10. Janey96%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Andree42%
  3. Roberta43%
  4. Martha43%
  5. Constance43%
  6. Connie43%
  7. Karl44%
  8. Joesph45%
  9. Joseph45%
  10. Barbara46%
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