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Phil

Pronunciation: [ f-IHL ]

Girl Name #69,926 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Phil is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-IHL.

Parents who love the name Phil often also consider Phoebe, Phebe, Philomena .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#69,926
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Phil is also used as a boy name, ranked #19689.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phil

Is Phil a boy or girl name?
Phil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69926. As a boy name, it is ranked #19689. Phil is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Phil?
Phil is pronounced f-IHL.
How popular is the name Phil?
Phil is currently ranked #69926 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Phil a common or rare name?
Phil is an uncommon name, ranked #69926 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Phil

Phil is a girl name .

Is Phil a boy or girl name? Phil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,926 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,689. Phil is more commonly used as a boy name.

Phil is currently ranked #69,926 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Phil include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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