Phylida as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Phylida

What is the meaning of the name Phylida ?

The baby name Phylida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪdə/ (FILL-i-duh).

Phylida is Greek in Origin.

Phylida is an English feminine given name, a streamlined spelling of Phyllida, itself a literary elaboration of Phyllis. It ultimately traces to Greek phyllon, “leaf,” yielding the nature-tinged sense of “foliage” or “leafy.” The Phyllida form gained currency in Early Modern English as a pastoral heroine’s name, drawing on classical bucolic themes and the mythic associations of Phyllis.

In use, Phyllida/Phillida appears in 16th–17th‑century English poetry and drama, often paired with the shepherd Corydon in pastoral dialogues. After a long lull, the name saw a genteel British revival in the late 19th and 20th centuries; notable bearers include actress Phyllida Law and director Phyllida Lloyd (with the double‑l spelling). Variants include Phyllida, Phillida, and the rarer Phylida; related is Phyllis. Nicknames range from Phyl/Phil to Lida. Today, Phylida feels rare yet literary, combining vintage charm with a leafy meaning.

⚙ We have no record of Phylida in any national birth registry or name dataset. That usually points to a very rare, regional, or newly coined name. Whichever it is, scarcely anyone else carries it.