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Phyllis

The name Phyllis peaked for boys at #1151 in 1940. Phyllis is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Phyllis is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "green bough".

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Phyllis has been used by classical poets for the idealized pastoral maiden. A Greek mythological name of a woman who was turned into an almond tree, Phyllis was in the Top 100 from 1916 to 1958, reaching #24 in 1929, and has the (remote) possibility of joining other revived s-ending names like Iris. In the 'St Clare' book series by Enid Blyton Phyllis is nicknamed Fizz.  Just a thought.
Phyllida is a variation that sounds at once more old-fashioned and more stylish.

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The name Phyllis is currently ranked #958 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #24 in 1929. It is currently rising in popularity. Phyllis is occasionally used for boys in 1971.

Phyllida

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
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2024	—	0	0
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