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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. Antwan84%
  2. Bryon84%
  3. Thad82%
  4. Shon82%
  5. Deron82%
  6. Donny81%
  7. Antione80%
  8. Kip79%
  9. Jerod79%
  10. Carlo78%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans44%
  3. Leopoldo50%
  4. Darrick53%
  5. Daron55%
  6. Dion55%
  7. Abdul56%
  8. Scot57%
  9. Scotty58%
  10. Federico60%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans47%
  3. Brant51%
  4. Dion51%
  5. Darrick53%
  6. Kraig53%
  7. Leopoldo56%
  8. Theron57%
  9. Daron58%
  10. Aric58%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Glendon78%
  2. Reggie69%
  3. Scot68%
  4. Kraig66%
  5. Rodrick65%
  6. Darron65%
  7. Jeromy65%
  8. Delvin65%
  9. Dion64%
  10. Donny62%

Bottom 10

  1. Donnell42%
  2. Alfonzo42%
  3. Shad42%
  4. Theron42%
  5. Cedrick42%
  6. Douglass45%
  7. Rico45%
  8. Aric45%
  9. Antione45%
  10. Deric48%

Crush potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Antione92%
  2. Thad89%
  3. Carlo89%
  4. Donny88%
  5. Deron88%
  6. Bryon88%
  7. Shon88%
  8. Tad87%
  9. Rico87%
  10. Reggie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans51%
  3. Leopoldo55%
  4. Dion56%
  5. Daron56%
  6. Wilfredo60%
  7. Darrick60%
  8. Federico60%
  9. Brant60%
  10. Abdul60%
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