Phil
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A common male given name, often short for Philip.
“Phil works in the marketing department.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/fɪl/
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Name with PH digraph and single vowel I.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points due to H; proper name limitations.
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