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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

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Conrad42%
  4. Rolando42%
  5. Tyson45%
  6. Brock45%
  7. Elbert45%
  8. Willard46%
  9. Kurt48%
  10. Clint50%

Love potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King42%
  3. Clint42%
  4. Kurt43%
  5. Van45%
  6. Vance45%
  7. Ryker47%
  8. Gage47%
  9. Darius47%
  10. Cesar47%

Professional potential for Phyl

Top 10

  1. Hubert74%
  2. Lyle73%
  3. Alton73%
  4. Loyd73%
  5. Eldon73%
  6. Perry70%
  7. Beau70%
  8. Abel70%
  9. Jude69%
  10. Delbert69%

Bottom 10

  1. Lamar42%
  2. Rick42%
  3. Leonel42%
  4. Orlando42%
  5. Cesar42%
  6. Maverick42%
  7. Wallace42%
  8. Ezra42%
  9. Jefferson42%
  10. King42%

Crush potential for Phyl

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Conrad42%
  3. Rolando42%
  4. Jermaine43%
  5. Elbert49%
  6. Kurt49%
  7. Willard51%
  8. Clint52%
  9. Cristian53%
  10. Hugh53%
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