Filis

Greek

"green bough"

Filis Origin and Meaning

The name Filis is a girl's name of Spanish origin.

Filis is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Phyllis, which has ancient Greek origins. The original name Phyllis comes from the Greek word meaning 'foliage' or 'leaf,' and in Greek mythology, Phyllis was a character who transformed into an almond tree. This alternative spelling gives the classic name a more phonetic and distinctive appearance. While Phyllis was quite popular in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, peaking in the 1930s, the Filis variation has always been much rarer. The name has a gentle, classical feel with its mythological connections and natural meaning, though both the standard and variant forms have significantly declined in usage in recent decades.