Phyllis

== English == === Alternative forms === Phillis === Etymology === From the masculine Ancient Greek Φύλλις (Phúllis) or from the feminine Φυλλίς (Phullís). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfɪlɪs/ Rhymes: -ɪlɪs Hyphenation: Phyl‧lis === Proper noun === Phyllis (Greek mythology) A girl who killed herself for love and was turned into an almond tree. A female given name from Ancient Greek derived from the mythological character. 1599 John Farmer, Fair Phyllis (a madrigal): Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone / Feeding her flock near to the mountain side 1855 A.W., The Little Foot-Page, in Chambers's Journal, No. 92, Oct. 6, 1855: But the name to which the Pages were given of yore, / And the name of the Page I am speaking of, bore / As much likeness as Sukey to Eleonore, / or Betty to Phyllis or Lalage; ==== Usage notes ==== The given name was mostly limited to pastoral poetry until it became popular in the Anglo-Saxon world during the first half of the 20th century. ==== Related terms ==== Phillida Phyllida ==== Translations ====