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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Greenery, foliage

A name as fresh as your little one’s new baby smell, Phylliss breathes life into its bearer with the nature-infused meanings “greenery” and “foliage.” A feminine name of Greek origin, Phylliss adds an additional “s” to Phyllis, a title some may recognize from Greek mythology. Phyllis was the daughter of a Thracian king and wife of Demophon. The almond tree in her grave blossoms when her husband returns from the Trojan War. Phylliss offers a vintage-chic name with classical origins that may help baby feel comfortable in their roots and flourish as they grow.