Phyllis

While it may feel out of another era, it is so in a very charming way. I like it because it's the name of my maternal grandmother, and one of the main characters in one of my all time favorite plays/operas.

I think this name is sweet and gentle sounding, and when I got past that it's more common with older people, I could see it on a child. It could really suit someone of any age, and I find it quite pleasant.

I really like this name. I love its natural meaning, and even though it's not very common in modern times, I still appreciate it. Why choose a name that everyone else is shouting out on the streets?

Sounds a little bit like phallus to me unfortunately. It is pretty though, I just can’t help but think of that.

It's a very pretty sounding name but very dated.

I like it, though I really loathe the misogynistic and notorious Phyllis Schlafly.

It looks and feels like a male name, not so much as a female. Name itself doesn't look bad, but just something off about it. I don't like it much.

An old lady name that sounds like an STD.

Not gonna lie, this name reminds me of syphilis.

I love this name. The literary mythology behind it is sheerly pleasant. ❤️.

This name is very harsh and abrasive sounding to me. It definitely seems like a "mean girl" name, who then grows up to become an evil, querulous woman. Hell no for a person- however, it might be a good name for a pudgy, funny-looking dog like a pug.

This name is so, so beautiful. I love the sound of it and it doesn't make me think of "syphilis" at all. It is a very refined, classic name. Plus it's the name of a favorite relative. So I adore the name. And Phyllis Schlafly? What about Phyllis from the Mary Tyler Moore show? (Aka Maw-maw from Raising Hope).

Ugly.

I thought this was masculine for some reason. Oh well, it's not very attractive to me.

Okay, Phyllis is my name and while I don't think it's the prettiest name in the world, it's mine. So hate it all you want. But, what else would I be called? Shall I change it? There's a lot of names out there that I don't like and equate them to VD. Thanks.

I'm sorry but Phyllis is one of the ugliest names I've ever heard, on par with Gudrun. I can't think of any association to this name but syphilis. And the fact that this was Phyllis Schlafly's name. Just hideous.

Known several with this name and they were all rather unpleasant, which made me dislike this ugly name even more than I already had.

Wish I could say I liked this name because I've known two really nice women with this name. Unfortunately, I find it completely unattractive.

I like this name, very different but classic.

Only a child abuser would name his daughter sy-Phyllis...

My name is Phyllis and I agree it is not a pretty name, but at work I am like Cher- no one needs use my last name. I am Phyllis or Miss Phyllis. It is kind of neat, makes you feel special.

This type of name sounds like it belongs to your eccentric, rich aunt. I wouldn't ever name my daughter this, but I have no problem with it. It's a fine name.

An ugly, outdated name befitting misogynistic women like Phyllis Schlafly.

I really like the name Phyllis (and Ms. Diller, lol! That laugh of hers! Magic.) I have to say, it's the most unusual and uncommon name in my family, belonging to an aunt. I sometimes wonder what prompted my dad's parents to select it.

Too old fashioned for me, I can't imagine anyone liking this name, not to mention the way it is spelled, which is in my opinion, repulsive. For a man, I can see it as Fileppe (fill-EE-pay).

I think this is a pretty name.

I think the name Phyllis is absolutely beautiful, classy and so very unique. It sounds so soft and gentle. :) I only found about the name today! :O.

I went from hating this name to adoring it after learning its meaning and association with Greek mythology. Weird how learning about a name can totally change your opinion about it.

This name is hideous. It sounds like the name of a 50s housewife with a bouffant who believes that women should remain in the kitchen and depend on their husbands. Phyllis Schlafly makes it even worse.

I think Phyllis or Phyliss is a fine name. It's not that bad. Although many people think it sounds like syphillis or something like that, it's fine. But it doesn't mean that I like it. This name reminds me of the old lady who pee in pispot and forgot how to spell her name. And if it used by a girl, it would be a sloppy girl that has many freckles in her face. Sorry, but that's my opinion.

It's cute and unusual name and my auntie named this. It's a good name.

I think Philippa would be a more modern version of this name.

One of the ugliest names I've ever heard.

This name is ugly and makes me think of a horse. It also makes me think of anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly.

This name is too old fashioned for people to remember its meaning. I like the meaning because I love nature, but prior to learning this meaning I didn't like this name. It's too harsh sounding. Also, it sounds kinda like fill up.

This name always sounded ugly and old-fashioned to me.

I really don't like this name: it always reminds me of "syphillis".

Cute.

I like this name. It is very unusual and pretty in its own way.