Name:
Phyllis
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Phyllis originates in Greek language and means "green leaves". Phyllis is a character in Greek mythology, a woman who eventually kills herself out of love and is changed into an almond tree. As a feminine given name it used to be fairly popular in the United States but lately its usage has declined.
Pronunciation:
FIL-is
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Phyllis:
Phyllis Diller : actress
Phyllis Austin : writer
Phyllis Bennis : journalist
Phyllis Bentley : published author
Phyllis Chesler : writer
Phyllis Gant : writer
Phyllis Gotlieb : writer
Phyllis Hyman : musician
Phyllis Johnston : writer
Phyllis Kirk : actress
Phyllis Logan : actress
Phyllis Naylor : published author
Phyllis Schlafly : activist
Phyllis Webb : writer
Phyllis Whitney : published author