Zoe

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Popular among early Christians who used it in anticipation of eternal life. The name of two martyrs and a ruling Byzantine empress. Fashionable in the United States during the 19th century, however usage declined after the turn of the 20th century. The name suddenly hit a popularity streak and slid into the top 100 in 2000. Recently associated with the television show "Zoey 101" and a muppet on the long-running children's television series, "Sesame Street."

Popularity: Ranked #31 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Greek
Gender: Female
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Variations: Zach +; Zeb +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Zoee +; Zoey +; Zoie +; Submitted by: stacyzweizig
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Zooey +; Zowie +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Submitted by: chnikki
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Zo (like Jo) +; + Add a Nickname
Personality: Chill; fun; Sweet; + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Zoes: Zoe Hendrix (actress); Zoe Borde (actress); Zoe Boyle (actress); Zooey Deschanel (actress); Zoe Kravitz(actress); Zoe Saldana; + Add a Famous Zoe
Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: kelliestb
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Mia +; Submitted by: Capecraftsman1
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