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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Green foliage

Phyllida is a feminine name meaning “green foliage” in Greek. The name is a variant of Phyllis and has even been used by 16th-century poets and writers. You may be familiar with veteran actress Phyllida Law, mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson; Phyllida Lloyd, film director of Mamma Mia! and The Iron Lady; or Dame Phyllida Barlow, a visual artist, giving the name some star power. Phyllida’s association with greenery doesn’t have to relate to nature but could actually refer to new beginnings. If your little one is symbolic of a fresh start in your life, Phyllida is a powerful choice.