The baby name Phillida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈfɪlɪdə (FILL-ih-də).
Phillida is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Phillida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈfɪlɪdə (FILL-ih-də).
Phillida is Greek in Origin.
Phillida is an English variant of Phyllida, itself an affectionate formation related to the Greek name Phyllis, from phyllon meaning "leaf" or "foliage." Via Greek and Latin pastoral tradition, the name filtered into Renaissance English, with Phillida offering a light, lyrical counterpart to Phyllis. Its imagery suggests renewal, natural grace, and springtime vitality.
The spelling Phillida appears in English from the 16th-17th centuries, boosted by pastoral verse and song - most notably the Elizabethan ballad "Phillida and Coridon" - and later survived as a genteel, antiquarian choice. While rare today, the related form Phyllida is familiar in Britain through figures like actress Phyllida Law and director Phyllida Lloyd. Variants and related forms include Phyllida, Philida, Phyllis/Phillis; diminutives include Philly, Lida, and Phyl. Core meaning: "leaf," connoting freshness, growth, and natural beauty.
Phillida is far from common. We have only 29 recorded uses of it on record, from 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,118 | 24 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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