Meaning:
Its source is phullis, a Greek name meaning "Greenery."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in German, English and Greek.
Alternative Spellings: Phylis and Phyliss
Non-English Forms: Phillis
Popularity:
The name Phyllis ranked 93rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.
Narrative:
In Greek mythology, a character known by this name dies for love, then is transformed into an almond tree.