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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. Seph42%
  2. Beppe42%
  3. Main42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Johno42%
  6. Pepe42%
  7. Seanie42%
  8. Jacko42%
  9. Sani42%
  10. Juanito42%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Tedd96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Rojelio95%
  4. Bay94%
  5. Bails94%
  6. Bail94%
  7. Pietro94%
  8. Domenico94%
  9. Jojo94%
  10. Thon94%

Bottom 10

  1. Arry42%
  2. Sven42%
  3. Karlchen42%
  4. Ary42%
  5. Anakin42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Clinty42%
  8. Kalle42%
  9. Clay-Clay42%
  10. Luc42%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Séni86%
  2. Sere86%
  3. Shalom85%
  4. Aman85%
  5. Loma83%
  6. Oneida82%
  7. Serene82%
  8. Temperance80%
  9. Martine80%
  10. Tarra79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jovon42%
  2. Zyaire42%
  3. Zaya42%
  4. Shav42%
  5. Zaden42%
  6. Shanita42%
  7. Nissa42%
  8. Natasja42%
  9. Khalia42%
  10. Vico42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Herby42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Nes42%
  4. Jock42%
  5. Roly42%
  6. Jacko42%
  7. Shaughn42%
  8. Sani42%
  9. Conny42%
  10. Shawnie42%
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