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Phyllis

Help baby grow into their roots and leaves with a name like Phyllis. A feminine name of Greek origin, this name translates to “greenery” and “foliage.” If you’ve got a love for macabre mythology, this name is sure to tickle your fancy. Phyllis was the daughter of a king who dies from a broken heart and is soon transformed into an almond tree. If you want to teach baby about the cycle of life and how things can grow from even the worst situations, the name Phyllis will surely help this idea blossom.
Greek Female
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Meaning

Greenery, foliage

Popularity

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Pronunciation

FIL-iss

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Traits

  • Nurturing
  • Nature-loving
  • Graceful
  • Timeless

Compatibility

Phyllis pairs well with classic or nature-inspired sibling names, and complements elegant or traditional middle names. It can fit nicely in vintage or botanical-themed naming styles.

Nurturing Nature-loving Graceful Timeless

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Phyllis Schlafly

Phyllis Schlafly

Activist

Born: August 15, 1924 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller

Comedian

Born: July 17, 1917 · Lima, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Actress

Born: January 11, 1956 · Paisley, Scotland

Portrait of Phyllis Smith

Phyllis Smith

Actress

Born: July 10, 1951 · Lemay, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Phyllis Nagy

Phyllis Nagy

Screenwriter

Born: January 14, 1962 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Phyllis Somerville

Phyllis Somerville

Actress

Born: December 12, 1943 · Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Phyllis Original form
  • Φυλλίς Greek
  • 菲莉絲 Chinese (Traditional)
  • فيليس Arabic
  • ფილისი Georgian
  • Филлис Russian
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • फिलिस (Philis) Hindi
  • フィリス (Firisu) Japanese
  • 필리스 (Pilliseu) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Phyllis

What does Phyllis mean?
Greenery, foliage
What is the origin of Phyllis?
Phyllis has Greek origins.
Is Phyllis popular?
Phyllis has been viewed 74 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Phyllis?
Similar names include Yoneko, Zahir, Frida, Thea, Gloria.
How do you pronounce Phyllis?
Phyllis is pronounced FIL-iss.

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