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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, shining
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FEE-drah
Phaedra is a Greek name pronounced FEE-drah, and it means "bright, shining." It has a romantic, storybook feel with a worldly edge, the kind of name that suits a girl you picture in a well-loved illustrated book.
Meaning & Origin of Phaedra
Meaning: Bright, shining.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Phaedra
FEE-drahIPA /ˈfiːdrə/
Popularity of Phaedra
Phaedra peaked in 1971, when it ranked #1193 with 96 girls given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #6086 with 20 girls, so it's a rarely heard name today.
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FAQ
What does the name Phaedra mean?
Bright, shining. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Phaedra?
Phaedra is pronounced FEE-drah (IPA: /ˈfiːdrə/).
Is Phaedra a popular name right now?
Phaedra peaked at #1193 in 1971 and is ranked #6086 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)
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