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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

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Watson96%
  2. Jamil96%
  3. Kassie96%
  4. Janey96%
  5. Ginny95%
  6. Ally95%
  7. Pattie95%
  8. Juliann94%
  9. Omer94%
  10. Mariano93%

Bottom 10

  1. Luka42%
  2. Lucca42%
  3. Alpha42%
  4. Erich42%
  5. Cain42%
  6. Hal42%
  7. Dirk42%
  8. Arya42%
  9. Vladimir42%
  10. Knox42%

Professional potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Rohan42%
  2. Tosha42%
  3. Zavier42%
  4. Storm42%
  5. Janae42%
  6. Columbus42%
  7. Draven42%
  8. Zaid42%
  9. Ike42%
  10. Queen42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Lucca42%
  4. Santos42%
  5. Germaine42%
  6. Luka42%
  7. Erna42%
  8. German43%
  9. Abram43%
  10. Millard44%
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