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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, shining
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FEE-bee
Phoebe is an Ancient Greek name meaning "bright, shining," pronounced FEE-bee. It falls into the timeless, classic style, a name that reads as classic rather than trendy. For a parent weighing options, it's a name with a clear, concrete meaning and a straightforward pronunciation.
Meaning & Origin of Phoebe
Meaning: Bright, shining.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Phoebe
FEE-beeIPA /ˈfiːbi/
Popularity of Phoebe
Phoebe ranked #183 among girls' names in 2024, with 1,639 babies given the name that year — and per Social Security data going back to 1880, 2024 is also the highest that rank has ever been.
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FAQ
What does the name Phoebe mean?
Bright, shining. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Phoebe?
Phoebe is pronounced FEE-bee (IPA: /ˈfiːbi/).
Is Phoebe a popular name right now?
Phoebe is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #183 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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