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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. Elijah91%
  2. Sydney90%
  3. Ella89%
  4. Ava88%
  5. Ian88%
  6. Caroline87%
  7. Jeremiah87%
  8. Sierra86%
  9. Julia86%
  10. Samuel86%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jose42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Faith43%
  5. Madelyn52%
  6. Hector54%
  7. Hannah54%
  8. Grant56%
  9. Isaac57%
  10. Preston59%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Clayton42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Cole47%
  4. Preston48%
  5. Grant50%
  6. Xavier51%
  7. Bryce51%
  8. Juan51%
  9. Chase52%
  10. Hunter52%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Grace80%
  2. Jocelyn79%
  3. Jose75%
  4. Jesus74%
  5. Juan69%
  6. Garrett68%
  7. Bailey68%
  8. Isabel68%
  9. Gabriel67%
  10. Zoey66%

Bottom 10

  1. Caleb42%
  2. Destiny42%
  3. Brady42%
  4. Chase42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Clayton42%
  7. Isaiah42%
  8. Xavier42%
  9. Brianna42%
  10. Preston42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Juan42%
  3. Jose45%
  4. Hannah51%
  5. Grant58%
  6. Faith60%
  7. Hector62%
  8. Isaac62%
  9. Isabel63%
  10. Clayton64%
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