Origin, Meaning And History of Phyllis
Phyllis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word phyllon, which means ‘leaf.’ Other meanings of the name include ‘foliage,’ ‘greenery,’ or ‘green bough.’
菲利斯在希腊神话中,他也是一个字符sacrifices her life for the love of her beloved. She was Greek princess who fell in love with Demophon. When she saw no hope of their love flourishing, she dies of a broken heart and was transformed into an almond tree. But the boughs of this almond tree did not have any leaves and were completely bare. When her beloved found out what had happened and visited the tree she had been transformed into and embraced it, the tree suddenly sprouted lush green leaves as an expression of joy at the return of her love.
The name is pronounced; ‘Fl-lis.’ Variations of the name include Fillis, Phillis, Phylis, Phyllida, Phyllie, Phylicia and Phyllys. Phyllis can have several nicknames, such as Philly, Phil, Lis and Lissy.
Phyllis became popular in England in the 16th century but was often confused with the name Felicia. The name first gained popularity in Greece and then spread across Europe. The name came to the US with the European settlers.
The name also finds mention in popular culture.Phyllis Lindstromis a character in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The show was ahead of its time and portrayed a strong and independent middle-aged woman as protagonist who prioritizes her career. This was still new and forward-thinking in the 1970s America, which was predominantly male-dominated. According to the Social Security Administration, Phyllis was a popular name in the US in 1980s. The name is predominantly chosen by parents belonging to the Christian faith. Famous personalities like American actress and singer Phyllis Newman and American author Phyllis Eisenstein also contributed to the name’s popularity.
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- Phyllis CoatesAmerican actress best known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the Adventures of Superman
- Phyllis EisensteinAmerican author of science fiction novels, whose work was nominated for a Hugo and Nebula Award
- Phyllis HymanAmerican singer and actress who won the Tony Award for her performance in Broadway
- Phyllis NewmanAmerican actress and singer who won a Tony Award for her role in the musical Subways Are For Sleeping
- Phyllis Jeanne SomervilleAmerican actress best known for her roles in Little Children and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Phyllis On The Popularity Chart
The name Phyllis is seeing a downward trend since the 1980s. Check out the graphs below foe more insight.
Popularity Over Time
The name saw its peak popularity in 1981, with over 182 babies per million being named Phyllis. Find the graphical representation for detailed information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name was ranked 856 in 1981, which saw a substantial decline in the following years. As of 2021, the name is ranked 9337.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Phyllis
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Phyllis ?
The name phyllis means A name for a green bough and foliage
2. What is the origin of the name Phyllis?
Phyllis originates from the Greek word .
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