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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. Monte90%
  2. Perry87%
  3. Kelvin86%
  4. Darwin84%
  5. Ron83%
  6. Neal82%
  7. Byron81%
  8. Bret81%
  9. Terence80%
  10. Terrence80%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt48%
  2. Rocky50%
  3. Pete50%
  4. Dwayne51%
  5. Bradford51%
  6. Freddy53%
  7. Dwight55%
  8. Stewart56%
  9. Kirk57%
  10. Randolph58%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Ron87%
  3. Perry84%
  4. Sammy80%
  5. Benny80%
  6. Kelvin79%
  7. Ted77%
  8. Stewart76%
  9. Gregg76%
  10. Dewayne76%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van45%
  3. Brad49%
  4. Randal50%
  5. Dwight51%
  6. Randolph52%
  7. Guy53%
  8. Rick54%
  9. Rickey54%
  10. Pete56%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Perry70%
  2. Doug69%
  3. Gerard68%
  4. Teddy66%
  5. Kent66%
  6. Clay66%
  7. Stuart65%
  8. Ron65%
  9. Bradford65%
  10. Monte64%

Bottom 10

  1. Rick42%
  2. Dwayne42%
  3. Rickey42%
  4. Rocky42%
  5. Rex42%
  6. Brad43%
  7. Van43%
  8. Kelvin46%
  9. Kurt47%
  10. Darwin47%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Kelvin95%
  2. Monte93%
  3. Ted89%
  4. Kenny89%
  5. Dave89%
  6. Ron89%
  7. Perry89%
  8. Benny89%
  9. Terrence88%
  10. Terence88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt49%
  2. Pete56%
  3. Dwight56%
  4. Bradford56%
  5. Stuart63%
  6. Kirk63%
  7. Randal63%
  8. Laurence63%
  9. Rocky64%
  10. Sherman65%
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