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Phoenix
Meaning: the mythical firebird; dark red · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The legendary bird reborn from its ashes; the Greek phoinix also means 'dark red'. Used for boys and girls.
Nicknames
Nix
Variants & related names
Fenix, Phenix
Phoenix name art
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FAQ
What does the name Phoenix mean?
Phoenix means “the mythical firebird; dark red”. It comes from Greek.
Is Phoenix a popular name?
Yes — Phoenix has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Phoenix?
Nix.
What are other forms of Phoenix?
Fenix, Phenix.
Similar names
Timothy · Colin · Nico · Orion · Theo · Kyrie
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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.