Phoebe

Pretty name, It's one of my favourites.

Such a pretty name.

This name is so beautiful.

This is my name! :D

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When I was a kid, I really hated it. People would call me puh-ho-bee or puh-hee-bee or fee-oh-bee. They’d spell it like Pheobe or Feebee. It always felt clunky in my mouth and it embarrassed me— especially with the Friends, The Magic Schoolbus, and Hey Arnold comparisons. I used to spend hours on this website trying to give myself a new name, and in high school I started even using different names.

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I love it now though! I think it’s really unique and pretty in its own way! I think it’s great that there are so many different spellings and such a wide array of personalities given to Phoebes in movies + TV. Recently I’ve just totally had a change of heart and I’m very proud to be a Phoebe. : ) The nicknames I’ve had are about the same as the other comments. Pheebers and Fifi, mostly.

It is a beautiful name. Somehow I feel that all people with this name are lovely people.

I like it quite a lot! :) It's been growing on me over time. Also, when I first heard about this name I thought it was pronounced foe-bee...

This is my name! It's really cute and means being bright. There are a lot of other characters who use this name as well.

Overall, I hate the name, sounds mischievous.

Oh my goodness, let me tell you about the name Phoebe! It is absolutely gorgeous and has such a powerful meaning. Did you know that it derives from Greek origins and signifies brightness and radiance? And the cherry on top is that there is a Greek goddess named Phoebe who embodied wisdom and prophecy, making it all the more special. But let me tell you, there's a twist! Whenever someone who struggles with pronouncing the letter 'R' says 'freebie', it sounds like 'Phoebie', which is totally cute!

Phoebe is a super cute name and I kinda wish people used it more. The meaning is lovely and its association with the 90’s show Friends makes it even cooler for me. :)

The pronunciation is just weird to me. It sounds like "Fee-bee" which I just don't like.

Phoebe is a really beautiful, bright, and lovely name.

Phoebe is a very gorgeous name; I love its mystical charm. The fact that it’s the name of a moon of Saturn adds to it. I love its classiness and uniqueness; it has never been overused. I think of Phoebe from “The Magic School Bus” and “Friends”.

Low-key the prettiest name ever!

An eccentric name, but in no way ugly. It's nerdy, and I think Velma from Scooby-Doo should be called Phoebe. I don't care for the association with Friends and Greek mythology.

Pretty name and meaning. It reminds me of a phoenix.

Pretty ❤❤.

My first name is Phoebe! My mother first heard of it when she was watching the classic TV show 'Friends'

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Overall, I really like the name. It goes with a lot of middle and last names and the origin, meaning 'bright, or pure' in Greek is really sweet to me. I like this name, although I will say I would have liked to have been given a name with more nicknames, sometimes I get bored of being called just 'Phoebe' all the time. Overall, 8/10!

I think Phoebe is a really cute name. Plus, I love the association with Friends.

This name is absolutely gorgeous, and so so elegant.

Phoebe is a gorgeous and underrated name. An ancestor of mine had this name but spelled as Pheobe. I think I prefer Phoebe, the original.

This name is adorable. It makes me feel happy every time I hear it; somehow it evokes sweetness and innocence. Yet it has such a powerful history... very impressive. I would love to have this name. Sure the spelling is clearly Greek and therefore a little odd given English phonetics, but any minimally educated person should not have to struggle much to learn how to spell it correctly. My own name is phonetically simple and super popular, and honestly quite dull. I find Phoebe so charming and interesting. Love it!

I love the name Phoebe- it has such a lovely ring to it, and the meaning is great. I also like the connection to Greek mythology.

This is my name and I really like it! But some of the comments are awful here, it's NOT hideous and NOT nerdy. I don't like the way it's used in books, always babyish or crazy or scatterbrained. I love the meaning, please stop saying that it's nerdy and hideous!

Well, my name is Phoebe and I'm a teenager and I do find my name rather dry and boring. I wish I could change it. If I could pick two names to choose between it would be Iris or Winter. I love both the names, it would be hard to pick. But I hate my name.

I don't see any charm with this name, feels rather dry and just uninteresting. Just awful name. Boring!

The name reminds me of someone who has bad breath.

The meaning is great but the name is VERY nerdy and boring.

I love this name, I used to think it was ugly, but now it's really sweet and the astronomy association is brill, it doesn't deserve the hate. But, I do dislike the popularity.

Boring! If I like it at all it's because of Lisa Kudrow!

I admit that, although I already knew the name from before, I never really knew how to pronounce it because I am Spanish and I read it as it was written "Poh-e-beh" and I was left with a face of "what kind of name is this?" Sorry, I hope no one is offended, there are some English names that I still have trouble knowing how to pronounce them. But then I found out the correct pronunciation and now I think the name Phoebe is very nice and sounds great. Why do people hate it so much? Honestly, I think it's a mature, intelligent and practical girl's name. Very flattering, ideal for any age. Much better than other more "modern" names...

I have a good friend called Phoebe, whom I believe is named after the Biblical figure. However, I also know of someone who named their dog Phoebe so that's interesting.

Hm, seems like some of the people commenting here are jealous of someone called Phoebe? I love this name it’s a classic name with a lovely meaning and it has an interesting spelling which makes it unique. It’s not in the top 10 here in the UK but still common enough for people to know it. It’s a sunny and beautiful name and I think it suits all ages.

Phoebe is an awful name, really overrated at the moment and just UGLY. A girl named Phoebe ruins people’s lives, trust me, once you know a Phoebe you will be sad for the rest of your life. I agree with the commenter below, it’s just in one word U G L Y.

The weirdest sounding name EVER! Hate it!

AWFUL! I’m sorry, dislike!

I now associate this name with Phoebe from Friends.

Still think it's an ugly name though.

I named one of my main comic characters this. She is just like the name's definition, and I didn't even realize!

This name has an ugly spelling.

Phoebe reminds me of a sweet, intelligent little girl. I absolutely LOVE this name!

I do like this name. The name Phoebe makes me think of an intelligent young girl. The spelling looks slightly weird to me, however.

The spelling doesn't look very attractive to me.

This is my name, and I love it! Some people can’t spell it or call me something which they know annoys me, and some of my friends call me Pebbles (because, and I quote, Phoebe, Phebe, Pebe, Pebbles) or Fifi.

Phoebe is a gorgeous name to me. I imagine a young woman with a fun personality and a beautiful laugh. However, what I don't like is the Friends reference. I used to love Friends and now I wonder how I even watched so much of the show. If I ever have a daughter I want to name her Phoebe James and call her PJ for short. I think that sounds so sweet together.

Personally, I think this is the best hecking name to ever grace this universe. If I knew a Phoebe I would cast her in gold. Even if her personality was trash I would worship her like a god. I cannot express how amazing phoebes are! If you are Phoebe thank you for being born. I love you more than anything I have ever seen. PLEASE name your child Phoebe. They are guaranteed to be automatically amazing, beautiful, smart and will easily get into Harvard. In summation, if you are a Phoebe you’re legally a god. Thank you for existing.

I love the name Phoebe, it sounds so sweet and kind. I named my guinea pig Phoebe.

That's my name, I love having it.

I really like this name now, and tend to go by it. It's kinda weird, considering my original name is Lucinda (which has... a similar meaning?) but I don't really think it fits, as I'm well... Not too bright.
Jokes aside, the moon reference is cool. Overall, it's just out of the ordinary to be interesting, but classic enough to be heard of.
The spelling is sometimes a bit weird. I make fun of it by spelling it Phöbe (not for real though, of course.)

Pheobe is the BTEC version of Phoebe.

Why is it going up on the charts again! I wish it declined because it's a lovely name but too common for me.

My childhood friend is named Phoeby. It's extremely unique, I cannot find it anywhere.

It's a LOVELY name. Whoever named all Beings must have truly put a lot of work into the names. Each one is BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL. Except Jesus... that's a horrible name... sigh, or john or any of these American names omg, they're all so horrible sounding... sounds like a name that was just made up on a whim just to get them out of the way or they came by accident lol... Angel's names are tight too. Arkangel must be added in front of any High Ranking Angels or Devils lol. Ohh Vermillion Devil to match Arkangel. Sounds rich also. Hmmm Demons... Ethereal Demons, damn that sounds sexy.

I would rather you be a Phoebe any day and anytime also lol. It is really a beautiful and delightful name. Any being should be happy with PHOEBE!

Phoebe is a very beautiful name for a beautiful goddess. Whoever named the Greeks Primals, Titans and Gods did a wonderful job of choosing their names. So did the Theravadas lol. Im'ma claim credit as Theravada and take it away from India. I really wish I could just travel the world and see all it has to offer instead of being stuck here like this. I'm in LOVE with the name.

My daughter Phoebe is a friendly, bright and happy girl. She loves "Phoebe and her unicorn" books. Yes, her friends and even teachers misspell her name.

I think this name is beautiful for a human. It sounds no more like a pet name than Mary or Lucy or any other cute little name. The history of the name is so remarkable. There is just something very unique about this name. I can understand why its appeal has lasted through millennia!

This name sounds silly, like a pet name.

I first heard the name Phoebe during the 80s from actress Phoebe Cates. I loved it. It was different without being odd and here in the United States it is not very common. My husband was not a fan of this name but I kept bringing it up when pregnant with my daughter. We finally settled on another name but when my daughter was born he was like I can't believe I am going to say this but she looks like a Phoebe. She as well as most people we meet love it. It is not common in the US so the first time we met another Phoebe she was 6. There has not been another Phoebe in her school or doctors office so everyone knows her by the mention of her first name. People smile when they hear her name. She has a laugh with people spelling it, but she loves it, it actually cracks her up (she gets Feebee, fibi, phebe, pheobe and Phoebe and then Phoebs she gets a bazillion ways too. She has people who first didn't know how to pronounce it and now it is a joke... some still call her pho-eeee-beee and phe-o-bee but usually it's Phoebe, phoee, Phoebs, or Phoeber... she loves them all.

I hate the spelling of the name. It is so weird.

I think Phoebe really suits a cat (or dog).

Phoebe is a charming name, unique, exotic, eccentric in a good way. I love how the writing and the pronouncing are different and unusual. Phoebe is a special name with many good associations. A cheerful name and one of my favorites.

It's a great name. I only know one person named Phoebe and she was born in 1999.

One of my favorite names.

I have this name. I gotta say, growing up, people thought my name was weird. I love my name. I hate being called Phoebs, I go by Phee (fee). I think it is a unique name, People who think it's a weird name are right. But weird is good.

My name is Phoebe and I've always liked it, especially because of the Greek mythology connotations. And I share a name with a character in one of my favorite plays, Shakespeare's As You Like It. Absolutely no one is able to pronounce it on the first go (I mean, c'mon, haven't you people heard of other Phoebe's?), but that's okay! Big love to all the other Phoebes in this comment section.

Phoebe is a wonderful name in the bible (Romans 16:1). She was a worker in the church (deaconess) in Cenchrea and a helper of many people. I love this name because it is a wonderful name with wonderful meaning and pronunciation. And because it is the name of my pretty daughter. It means bright, brilliant, shiny?, radiant, clever and pure.

We named our new baby Phoebe because of its uniqueness and it's such a lovely name that it was referenced in a good light by Apostle Paul in the Bible. (Rm 16:1-2). The name brings out the best in the bearer, indeed a beautiful name.

My name is Phoebe. So far, people use the mispronunciations to bother me. I used to hate my name. Now that I'm a bit older, I have grown into the name. I felt like I couldn't be anyone else. To those who say it is an ugly name, it is just because we Phoebes are too awesome and you're jealous.

As many other comments have stated, this name has a wonderful meaning and history. Yet despite being such a classic name, it isn't heavy at all; it has the most cheerful sound of any name I know. One can't help smiling when making the long "ee" sound, rendering "Phoebe" such a naturally happy, fun, endearing name.
It is not my name but I kind of wish it was! It always makes me smile :)

Sounds too much like the word "feeble" to me. Plus, lots of people have this name. It's getting annoying.

The name Phoebe sounds cute and weird at the same time. I'm not sure if I like this name or not... lol...?

Reminds me of frisbee.

I have the name Phoebe and I have loved it always. It might be a tad annoying that not everyone can spell it immediately, but that's the beauty of it, it is not a common name that everyone knows how to spell or pronounce. It is unique and different. I always feel lucky that I'm not the same as everyone else. There were at least 6 Lucy's in my year at school and I was the only Phoebe in the school! I will always be happy that it is my name and I truly love it. I embrace my inner Phoebe!

The pronunciation is really odd for English, but the name is stunning.

My name is Phoebe and I think it's more original than other names, I don't know many people called Phoebe, and, I think it's an awesome name and it has an awesome meaning to go with it.

My name is Phoebe. It's a unique name. Lots of people hate it for the way it's spelled or how it sounds. To those people Grow Up and don't be rude! I love it, it's meaning explains me. It's gonna be around for a while so get used to it. Also it comes with tons of nicknames I have about 13! It truly is a lovely name.

This is kind of a cool name. I guess the more you say it the more ridiculous it sounds, but if you don't say it a bunch of times in a row it's fine. As long as its popularity doesn't suddenly skyrocket, it's a pretty classic name.

My name is Phoebe and I have never had any problems with it. In fact every time I tell someone my name they always tell me how beautiful and lovely it is :) which makes me feel good. Sometimes people spell it Pheobe but I just correct them and they say oh yes sorry that is the correct way to spell it and then they spell it right after that, so it's not a big deal. My family, friends and my boyfriend sometimes call me Pheebs which I like also. I do really love my name and if you name your kid it, she will love it also :) x.

I like the unexpected spelling, and it sounds both homey and exotic, antique and futuristic. I think it' s a really cool name and I love it!

One of my favorite names of all time,
I first heard it on the bold and the beautiful
And when I heard it I was immedeatly enchanted by the name.
And the girl Phoebe was such a wonderful character,
Ill hope I have daughter so I can give her this name.

When I first came onto this site, I HATED the name Phoebe, but when you read the comments, and how it is:

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Greek,
A moon,
Another moon,
A Godess,
Another Godess,
Latin,
And a beautiful spelling, so unique, and a beautiful way of saying it. I now LOVE it. Phoebe is the right way to spell it. Pheobe is completely wrong, that says feeobee. How silly! Phoebe is a beautiful name, be proud of it.

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[there are many more things that Phoebe is involved with]

My name is Phoebe and I just LOVE it! It is a really unique name and is spelled weirdly but that's what I love!

This is my name and I love it! I used to rather my middle name which is Amelia but have grown to love Phoebe. The fact that it is of Greek origin has also contributed to my love of it as at the moment I am into Greek things :)

Sounds exotic, but pretty too.

Offbeat, quirky, yet classic. Cute for a child. Sophisticated on a grown-up. Fabulous meaning.

I love the name Phoebe! It's quirky, elegant, and beautiful! I have it on my list as Phoebe Olivia. It's one of those names that more than likely won't go out of style.

I like the name though I don't know if it would be one of my top choices. I was really surprised at how much positive feedback this name has. I didn't think that it was a well liked name. I'm glad it is. I think this name deserves a comeback.

This name is cute and sweet, but it sounds kind of nasal or as if it could get annoying after saying it repeatedly. I don't understand any hate over the spelling--I like the uniqueness and blatantly obvious Greek-ness. (I really love many Greek spellings that may seem unusual, like Persephone, Daphne, etc.)

I terribly dislike this name. Although I liked Phoebe from the show 'Friends', the annoying Alyssa Milano played a Phoebe in 'Charmed', a show I despise and an actress that is better known for her body than acting ability.

I love this name. It means "shining bright" and sounds spunky, playful and clever. I've never met a Phoebe, so I think it's pretty unique in my area, but there are Phoebes all over the literary and entertainment worlds (the Bible, Catcher in the Rye, Magic School Bus, Foxtrot, Friends, Charmed, Hey Arnold, etc) and several celebrities named Phoebe (Phoebe Cates and Phoebe Snow come to mind). Phoebe is also the name of a moon, a ring of Saturn and a very cute little species of bird, so with all these namesakes, no one should consider it "weird," just interesting. And no, it's not my name!

I really dislike this name. It sounds too nerdy and unusual, and not in a good name. And I hate how its pronounced. "FEE-bee?" Not very pretty.

I love this name! It is so pretty & unique! I'm only in middle school, but when I'm married & have kids this would be such a pretty name for a little girl! I like it better spelled Phoebe:) It would be hard for people to pronounce, but I like it anyway:)

I like this name. It has a lot of charm and definitely not overused.

I've always thought this was a beautiful name and I could see myself naming a future daughter Phoebe. It's great because it's not too common, but it's not so unusual that she'd be likely to get teased for it.

Like a few other commenters this is also my name. I have to say, whilst I do like it (I especially love the fact that it come from Greek mythology and the associated stories) it took me awhile to grow into it. It's quite old fashioned, despite its surging popularity. I think too that it also carries a certain amount of eccentricity. I don't know how many books I have read that have Phoebe characters in them who are either mad, street walkers or the spinster aunts! Nevertheless, it definitely a name with lots of character.

Phoebe is a very, very beautiful name, I loved it since I can remember, that's why my 8 month old daughter's name is Phoebe and everyone loves it. I think it's pretty and unique. X

Even though incorrect, it sounds better pronounced FOE-e-bee. Sounds a lot better in Bel-Phoebe pronounced that way, too.

If someone can't pronounce a simple name like Phoebe, then it says more about their ignorance than it does about your name. I personally think this is a really great name. It can be cute on a little girl and still sound good to have an an adult.

I think this is a very unique and fun name. It reminds me of Phoebe from Friends who is a very loving and sweet person.

This is a cute name. I absolutely love it!

This is a beautiful name, but somehow I would like it better if it was spelled otherwise.

How cute! Ohhh. So Awesome! Love it! AHHHH!

I think this is a name you can grow with. Cute when you're young, and when you're older it doesn't seem babyish.

I like this name. It sounds spacey. But then again it is. It reminds me of space since Mars has a moon called Phobos. And, well, I used to pronounce Phoebe as "Phoby." And I liked it that way. But I like the right anunciation too.

If I have a daughter I'm going to name her Phoenix and let Phoebe be her nickname. For a few reasons:
1. Both names are related to mythology (Greek, Roman, etc.)
2. Both start with "Phoe"

Such a beautiful name, it sounds happy and cheerful.

I like it spelled Phoebe. I used to hate it, but now I think it's quite unique.

I think that the spelling of 'Phoebe' is what makes it so individual. It used to be my favourite girls' name but I wouldn't name my daughter it because although cute on a young child, I don't think it ages well.

I think this is a beautiful name. I plan on naming one of my future daughters that name.

Phoebe is a great name for a girl, very pretty and easy to grow up with.

It's my middle name and I love it! I would definitely pass the name on to my daughters!

Oh, this is the most darling name! One of the best qualities is that it can fit nearly any personality nicely, and it sounds so pretty!

My mum was planning on naming me Phoebe if I was a girl. Phoebe is unique and beautiful! I will definitely be using this name in the near future. Its spelling to me makes it great.

Phoebe is my favourite girl's name and has been for some time. I think it's so beautiful, but I just hate how popular it is becoming.

It's ironic that people hate Phoebe for its spelling, yet names like Keightlynne and Michaelah can still be popular.

I used to love it, now I loathe it.

Well, again, I changed my mind. I guess this is the sort of name that grows on you.

I really hate this name. It sounds awkward and ugly and not at all pretty.

I don't think Phoebe is a lovely name. It's unusual but pretty and not overly used. Vernon Kay and Tess Daly have a daughter called Phoebe. Not sure if that's how they spell it though.

Hi, my name is Phoebe and I am the only Phoebe I know. :) I never used to like it because people always pronounce it wrong and spell it wrong but now I think it's a beautiful name and I would never change it because it really reflects my personality.

I think it's a beautiful name.

One of my closest friends has been named this name. Her mother spelt it Phoebie. I think it looks really pretty that way, more modern in a way. Ever since I met Phoebie I've loved everything about her, but I've always loved the name Phoebie. If I were to have a little girl I'd surely name her Phoebie.

Phoebe is the most beautiful name in the world. I think that it is the perfect name for me to call my daughter because my mother's birthday is the same date as the name day for Phoebe.

Phoebe is my name and it is the most beautiful name in the world.

My name is Phoebe also. I have met maybe 1 other with this name in 34 years and we spelled it diffrent. I am Phoebe. Now as a young kid I didn't like how people tried to pronounce it, but I am an adult and would never chnage my name. I love it because it is unique. :) As far as I have read about others with this name, it has been all GOOD! Good women. BighHug to all the Phoebes.

My name is Phoebe, and I would just like to give my two cents about parents naming their daughters Phoebe. When I was younger, I was the ONLY Phoebe. It seemed like an odd name and people mispronounced it (FEE-OH-BEE! Wrong!). I HATED my name. As I've grown up and matured, I adore it! I like being an individual. It's an unusual name, but pretty at the same time. I love my name and would much rather be Phoebe than Samantha, Ashley or Jessica any day!

This name is fantastic, it's my favourite girl's name. I think your name should give an overall picture of who you are. Phoebe is such a friendly, bright, and happy name that anyone named Phoebe should feel truly blessed!

This is my many times Great Grandmother's name. I think it's pretty and the way it's spelled is very unique. This name has been used quite a few times on my father's side of the family. :)

I think this is one of the worst names you could give your daughter. It sounds awful and is spelled so odd.

Well how rude! Phoebe is a good name, and I happen to know a lot of good people called Phoebe, so don't you go around slagging it!