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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. Monty85%
  2. Stanton85%
  3. Mitch84%
  4. Tod81%
  5. Rob79%
  6. Wally79%
  7. Bart79%
  8. Curtiss79%
  9. Gil79%
  10. Cornell78%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Dirk51%
  3. Denny55%
  4. Denis55%
  5. Kennith55%
  6. Linwood56%
  7. Rogers57%
  8. Lawerence57%
  9. Curt57%
  10. Greggory58%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Rob90%
  2. Stanton88%
  3. Alphonso85%
  4. Bart82%
  5. Fredric80%
  6. Garth79%
  7. Hayward79%
  8. Glynn79%
  9. Toney79%
  10. Dickie78%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Curt49%
  4. Phil50%
  5. Denis51%
  6. Denny51%
  7. Ike53%
  8. Rickie54%
  9. Lon54%
  10. Von55%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Linwood78%
  2. Stanton75%
  3. Joesph75%
  4. Toney75%
  5. Rogers71%
  6. Dwain71%
  7. Rob71%
  8. Jerrold71%
  9. Lanny69%
  10. Hal67%

Bottom 10

  1. Ike42%
  2. Farrell42%
  3. Rickie42%
  4. Chuck42%
  5. Dirk42%
  6. Vince45%
  7. Stanford46%
  8. Donn48%
  9. Dickie48%
  10. Fritz49%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Monty94%
  2. Stanton93%
  3. Burt91%
  4. Richie89%
  5. Dickie89%
  6. Russ88%
  7. Lonny87%
  8. Berry85%
  9. Lanny84%
  10. Lenny84%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph45%
  2. Linwood54%
  3. Denis56%
  4. Hal56%
  5. Denny56%
  6. Phil56%
  7. Rogers58%
  8. Lawerence58%
  9. Dirk59%
  10. Kennith59%
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