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What does Phyllis mean?
Greek: A Greek name meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery'.. Phyllis comes from the Greek word 'phyllon', meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage', often associated with nature.
Is Phyllis a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Phyllis in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Phyllis in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Phyllis suit?
Classic
Nature
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Phyllis the Toy Whisperer
The other pups are betting that Phyllis is a toy expert. They think she'll help them figure out how to get the squeakers out without anyone noticing!
Names similar to Phyllis
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