Fillis

Greek

"green bough"

Fillis Origin and Meaning

The name Fillis is a girl's name.

Fillis is a feminine name that represents an archaic or alternative spelling of Phyllis, which comes from Ancient Greek origins meaning 'green branch' or 'leafy.' In Greek mythology, Phyllis was a Thracian princess who was transformed into an almond tree after dying of a broken heart. The Fillis variant has a quaint, old-fashioned charm that evokes imagery of medieval literature and Renaissance poetry, where the name occasionally appeared. Though never achieving widespread popularity, this spelling variation has persisted throughout history as a distinctive alternative. Fillis has a delicate, pastoral quality that might appeal to parents drawn to vintage names with classical roots and literary associations.