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Defining Phyllis

Phillida a variation of Phyllis, defined as a green leaf.
In Greek mythology Phyllis is the daughter of Lycurgus, king of Thrace and wife of Demophon 
king of Athens.
Goddess of spring, trees, wisdom, geneitc knowledge contained in seeds and women's 
secrets.

Another famous Phyllis Brooks was born 1914, and is an actress who starred in Old Chicago.

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Phyllis Babcock September 20, 2009 at 2:40 PM Oh Doris I so do love the name my mother gave me. I hope that I am like the season spring. Full of blossom, renewing the earth filling it with green. God Bless Phyl

Sara Kendrick September 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM Phyllis means rustic country also. Like what you did with it. Keep writing. Mom

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen September 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM Interesting, Doris. (There is soupmail for you!) Have a super day DAS-J

Abe Lopez September 16, 2009 at 7:54 PM understanding names is good insight into personalities....very nice!

Carolyn Devonshire September 16, 2009 at 7:22 PM Very educational, Doris. I can see the latin relation to leafs as in chloro"phyl." The origins of names have always intrigued me. Well done! Love, Carolyn