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Phylis

FY-lis

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,342

Peak Year

#109 in 1949

First Recorded

1896

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Phylis is a variant spelling of Phyllis, a Greek name meaning "greenery" or "foliage."

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Numerology

9

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Famous Namesakes

  • Phyllis Diller

    American stand-up comedian, actress, and author.

  • Phyllis Schlafly

    American conservative activist and author.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

Nature-lovingCreativeVivaciousFriendly

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