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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

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Bobbi46%
  4. Clint50%
  5. Vance54%
  6. Charity59%
  7. Cornelius59%
  8. Shauna60%
  9. Shawna60%
  10. Wade61%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Staci91%
  2. Stacie91%
  3. Toby90%
  4. Yvette90%
  5. Leticia89%
  6. Latasha88%
  7. Kellie87%
  8. Traci87%
  9. Marcy87%
  10. Lorena86%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Vance45%
  3. Shaun51%
  4. Jermaine53%
  5. Heath55%
  6. Ingrid56%
  7. Ronda57%
  8. Deana57%
  9. Shauna58%
  10. Shawna58%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Jodi42%
  2. Shauna42%
  3. Raquel42%
  4. Shawna42%
  5. Roderick44%
  6. Kari45%
  7. Trina45%
  8. Damon46%
  9. Meredith46%
  10. Deana46%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine43%
  3. Bobbi43%
  4. Clint52%
  5. Vance55%
  6. Shauna58%
  7. Shawna58%
  8. Cornelius64%
  9. Karin64%
  10. Wade65%
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