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Phillis

The name Phillis peaked for boys at #4233 in 1924. Phillis is occasionally used for girls in 2000.

The name Phillis is a girl's name of French origin meaning "green bough".

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The Phillis spelling of this once-popular name lives on thanks to Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American to publish a book of poetry, in the 18th century.

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The name Phillis is currently ranked #912 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #801 in 1949. It is currently rising in popularity. Phillis is occasionally used for boys in 1924.

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