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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. Beau89%
  2. Jasper89%
  3. Gael87%
  4. Mateo87%
  5. Ezra87%
  6. Simon86%
  7. Luca86%
  8. Tobias86%
  9. Corbin85%
  10. Leonardo85%

Bottom 10

  1. Titus52%
  2. Lionel55%
  3. King57%
  4. Abel58%
  5. August60%
  6. Royce60%
  7. Ryker60%
  8. Moses61%
  9. Jaxson62%
  10. Maddox62%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King42%
  3. Ryker47%
  4. Sterling49%
  5. Royce49%
  6. Ryder49%
  7. Axel50%
  8. Maddox51%
  9. Hudson51%
  10. Lionel51%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Beau70%
  2. Abel70%
  3. Jude69%
  4. Graham69%
  5. Lane67%
  6. Felix66%
  7. Solomon65%
  8. Bennett65%
  9. Milo62%
  10. Asher62%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonel42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Ezra42%
  4. King42%
  5. Lionel42%
  6. Zander42%
  7. Amir42%
  8. Leonardo42%
  9. Axel42%
  10. Lorenzo42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Mateo94%
  2. Beau93%
  3. Lorenzo93%
  4. Luca93%
  5. Matteo89%
  6. Jasper89%
  7. Tobias89%
  8. Simon89%
  9. Emilio89%
  10. Maximus89%

Bottom 10

  1. Moses58%
  2. August60%
  3. Titus60%
  4. Abel60%
  5. Lionel63%
  6. Solomon63%
  7. King64%
  8. Bennett66%
  9. Royce67%
  10. Sterling67%
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