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
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.
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