Phoebe at a glance
- Meaning
- “bright, pure”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- FEE-bee
- Other forms
- Phebe, Febe, Phoibe
Where the name Phoebe comes from
In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan, and her name was also used for the moon goddess Artemis. A woman called Phoebe is praised by St Paul in the New Testament. It was used by Puritans and is well liked in Britain today.
Famous people named Phoebe
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge (writer and actress)