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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. Barry89%
  2. Neil88%
  3. Kevin88%
  4. Timothy85%
  5. Jerome84%
  6. Ronald83%
  7. Bill82%
  8. William82%
  9. Glenn82%
  10. Darrell82%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joseph42%
  3. Karl43%
  4. Peter50%
  5. Jon50%
  6. Bruce50%
  7. Reginald52%
  8. Gordon52%
  9. Robert53%
  10. Mark53%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Don46%
  3. Jon46%
  4. Johnny49%
  5. Mark50%
  6. Phillip50%
  7. Craig50%
  8. Philip50%
  9. Bruce50%
  10. Wayne50%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Joseph75%
  2. John69%
  3. Paul68%
  4. Martin66%
  5. Dale66%
  6. Gary66%
  7. Keith66%
  8. Barry66%
  9. Lonnie65%
  10. Micheal65%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Richard42%
  3. Dean42%
  4. Charles42%
  5. Ricky42%
  6. Carl42%
  7. David45%
  8. Stanley46%
  9. Reginald46%
  10. Marshall46%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Kevin95%
  2. Barry95%
  3. Timothy94%
  4. Ronald93%
  5. Curtis92%
  6. Neil89%
  7. Darrell89%
  8. Allan89%
  9. Mike89%
  10. William88%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl44%
  3. Joseph45%
  4. Jon51%
  5. Philip56%
  6. Dennis56%
  7. Phillip56%
  8. Gordon56%
  9. Peter56%
  10. Don57%
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