Phoenix at a glance
- Meaning
- “dark red”
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- FEE-niks
Where the name Phoenix comes from
In Greek myth the phoenix is a bird that dies in fire and is born again from the ashes, so the name suggests new life. The Greek word also meant a deep red or purple colour. It is used for both boys and girls, and it is also the name of a city in Arizona.