Phoebe: name meaning and origin

Phoebe

bright, radiant

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

Phoebe is a Greek name meaning "bright, radiant". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Phoe, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Phoebe

  • Phoebe & Elena Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Ellie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Aiden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Arjun Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Clara Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Cyrus Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Finn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Phoebe & Fiona Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Phoebe

What does the name Phoebe mean?

Phoebe is a Greek name meaning "bright, radiant".

How many syllables are in Phoebe?

Phoebe has 2 syllables (Phoe-be), with the stress usually on "Phoe".

Is Phoebe a boy's or girl's name?

Phoebe is traditionally a girl's name.