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Phillis

FIL-is

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,683

Peak Year

#118 in 1949

First Recorded

1882

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An older variant of Phyllis. Derived from the Greek word 'phyllon', meaning 'greenery' or 'foliage'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Phillis Wheatley

    First African-American published poet, extraordinary talent.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

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