Phoebe

Meaning: bright, pure · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From Greek Phoibe, 'bright, pure', a Titan associated with the moon. Phoebe is also named in St Paul's Letter to the Romans.

Famous people named Phoebe

Phoebe Waller-Bridge (writer)
Phoebe Bridgers (musician)

Nicknames

Phoebs

Variants & related names

Febe, Phebe

Phoebe name art

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FAQ

What does the name Phoebe mean?

Phoebe means “bright, pure”. It comes from Greek.

Is Phoebe a popular name?

Phoebe is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Phoebe?

Phoebs.

What are other forms of Phoebe?

Febe, Phebe.

Similar names

Sophia · Chloe · Zoe · Penelope · Sofia · Elena

More: names starting with P · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.