Phillis

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proper noun

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

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Meanings

Phillis1

proper noun
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Phillis2

proper noun
  1. A surname transferred from the given name.

Origin

Phillis · proper noun

A less common spelling of Phyllis.

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Phillis · proper noun

From Philip + genitive (mainly patronymic) suffix -s.

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APA

Phillis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Phillis

MLA

“Phillis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Phillis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Phillis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Phillis.

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