Phoebe: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: pho-he-hbe-h
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Phobia

The name Phoebe is not mentioned in the search results provided. However, I can provide a definition of the word "phobia," which is unrelated to the name Phoebe. A phobia is an intense, enduring fear of an identifiable object or situation that may lead to panic symptoms, distress, and avoidance. It is an anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation, resulting in a rapid onset of fear and usually present for more than six months. The origin of the word "phobia" dates back to the ancient Greek word "phobos," meaning "fear". The ancient Greeks used this word and made it into the suffix -phobia, indicating a specific fear. The word-forming element from Greek "phobos" means "fear, panic fear, terror, outward show of fear; object of fear or terror". The psychological sense of "an abnormal or irrational fear" is attested by 1895 and has been used since then to describe various types of phobias, such as agoraphobia, acrophobia, and zoophobia.

Phoebe Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Phoebe is currently #132 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Phoebe is currently #56 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Phoebe is currently #129 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Phoebe is currently #56 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Phoebe

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Phoebe, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Phoebe Tonkin: Phoebe Tonkin is an Australian actress and model known for her roles in "The Vampire Diaries," "The Originals," and "H2O
  • Phoebe Dynevor: Phoebe Dynevor is an English actress known for her role as Daphne Bridgerton in the Netflix series "Bridgerton."

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