TheNameDBPhillis
FeminineMeaning
A green leaf or foliage.
Etymology
From the Greek 'phyllis' or 'phyllon,' meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage.' In Greek mythology, Phyllis was a princess who was transformed into an almond tree, and the name carries associations with nature and transformation.
About the Name Phillis
Phillis is a variant spelling of Phyllis that was used historically, particularly in the 18th century, as exemplified by the renowned African American poet Phillis Wheatley. The spelling has become less common in modern times.