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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. Effie90%
  2. Virgil88%
  3. Melba88%
  4. Sallie88%
  5. Elvira87%
  6. May87%
  7. Irvin86%
  8. Rosalie86%
  9. Estella86%
  10. Merle86%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad49%
  2. Johnie51%
  3. Lola51%
  4. Will51%
  5. Otto52%
  6. Willard52%
  7. Delbert53%
  8. Dick54%
  9. Cleo54%
  10. Alton54%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Wallace42%
  2. Luther42%
  3. Virgil42%
  4. Iva42%
  5. Dick42%
  6. Elvira42%
  7. Julius43%
  8. Estella44%
  9. Dewey45%
  10. Reba46%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie42%
  2. Conrad42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Ruthie43%
  5. Alberta47%
  6. Elbert49%
  7. Willard51%
  8. Ramona53%
  9. Hugh53%
  10. Alton53%
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