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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. Jeremy87%
  2. Wesley81%
  3. Jason78%
  4. Darren76%
  5. Bradley74%
  6. Brent72%
  7. Scott72%
  8. Brian72%
  9. Lance71%
  10. Rodney71%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric51%
  4. Marc53%
  5. Andre54%
  6. Chad55%
  7. Erik59%
  8. Derrick63%
  9. Mario63%
  10. Troy67%

Love potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Jeremy83%
  2. Mario76%
  3. Andre69%
  4. Wesley69%
  5. Troy67%
  6. Brian67%
  7. Rodney67%
  8. Jason67%
  9. Lance64%
  10. Brent63%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad46%
  2. Marc50%
  3. Shane51%
  4. Shawn51%
  5. Erik53%
  6. Eric53%
  7. Darren56%
  8. Bradley60%
  9. Derrick61%
  10. Brent63%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Shane69%
  2. Shawn69%
  3. Andre66%
  4. Scott66%
  5. Rodney62%
  6. Jeremy60%
  7. Brent59%
  8. Wesley57%
  9. Derrick57%
  10. Erik54%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Brian42%
  3. Darren43%
  4. Jason43%
  5. Troy48%
  6. Bradley49%
  7. Eric49%
  8. Marc51%
  9. Lance53%
  10. Mario53%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Jeremy95%
  2. Wesley94%
  3. Jason87%
  4. Bradley82%
  5. Darren82%
  6. Mario82%
  7. Brian78%
  8. Lance76%
  9. Rodney76%
  10. Brent74%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Andre55%
  4. Eric59%
  5. Marc59%
  6. Erik64%
  7. Chad67%
  8. Derrick71%
  9. Brent74%
  10. Scott74%
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