Phoebe
Girl name · Greek · pronounced FEE-bee
Verified name
What does Phoebe mean?
Bright, pure, radiant
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|Greek|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 152 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 14 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Phoebs, Fi
Variant: Phebe, Foibe, Phoibe
Related: Apollo, Artemis, Phoebe
Using Phoebe across cultures
Titan associated with the moon and prophecy.
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