The baby name Phyllida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪdə/ (FIL-ih-dah).
Phyllida is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Phyllida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪdə/ (FIL-ih-dah).
Phyllida is Greek in Origin.
Phyllida is an English elaboration of Phyllis, ultimately from Greek Phyllis (Φύλλις), rooted in phyllon “leaf.” In Latin poetry Phyllida appears as a case form of Phyllis, and that pastoral, classical aura carried the name into English literature, where “Phyllida and Corydon” became a stock shepherdess-shepherd pairing. The meaning is often interpreted as “leafy; foliage” or, by extension, “green bough,” lending the name a fresh, verdant symbolism.
In Britain the name surfaced with the late‑Victorian and Edwardian taste for classical revivals and has remained uncommon but culturally visible through figures such as actress Phyllida Law, director Phyllida Lloyd, and sculptor Phyllida Barlow. Variants and cognates include Phyllis (English), Fillide (Italian), and Filis (Spanish, poetic), with short forms Phyl, Lida, and Liddy. Usage has been rare in North America, while in the UK it enjoys a refined, literary vintage character.
Phyllida is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 10 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 4 countries.
| Phyllida Law Phyllida Law is a Scottish actress known for her roles in films like 'The Winter Guest' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'. She has also appeared in various television series and stage productions, often collaborating with her daughter, actress Emma Thompson. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
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