Phoebe

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A biblical name mentioned in the New Testament for a deacon of the church at Cenchreae. In Greek mythology, Phoibe's daughter Leto was the mother of Apollo and Artemis. Also used by William Shakespeare for Phebe, a shepherdess in his play, "As You Like it." The name became known to millions of fans of the television series, "Friends" for fictional character, Phoebe Buffay.

Popularity: Ranked #309 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Greek
Gender: Female
Meaning Tags: Celestial; Traits & Characteristics; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Philip +; Phineas +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Pheabe +; Phebe +; Pheby +; Pheobe +; Phoebey +; Phoibe +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Phoebes: Phoebe Cates (actress); + Add a Famous Phoebe
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