Phoebe

fee-bee Bright, shining.

Meaning

Phoebe is a female given name and is of Greek origin. It means bright, shining. Pronounced as fee-bee, the name is currently in the top 25 of NameChef Most Popular Baby Names and in the top 250 of U.S birth chart of the year 2022.

According to Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan linked with the power of prophecy and moon. Phoebe was also an epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon. The name got a lift of popularity by "Phoebe Buffay" in the sitcom "Friends". Bill Gates named his youngest child Phoebe Adele, who was born in 2002.

Here are some potential nicknames for Phoebe: Bee, Phee, Pheeb, Pheebs. See below for more.