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Phyllis

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Meaning

"Green Shoot"

Phyllis is a Greek name connected to foliage and growth, later adopted into English naming during classical revivals.

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Popularity History of Phyllis

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Phyllis Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Phyllis

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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