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Phoebs

Girl Name day: September 3
Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe: on birth records it is written Phoebe (35,856 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Phoebe page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: bright, radiant.
Phoebe comes from Greek 'phoibe', feminine of 'phoibos' meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', an epithet linked to Apollo and the moon.

Name day for Phoebs

September 3

Why this day? Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe, and shares its name day.

Phoebs is celebrated in the United States on September 3.

The story of the name Phoebs

Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — bright, radiant, and shares its name day, September 3.

On birth records, Phoebs is rarely written as such: the Phoebss are Phoebes (35,856 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Phoebe page.

Frequently asked questions about Phoebs

What does Phoebs mean?

Phoebs is a short form of Phoebe, which means bright, radiant.

When is Phoebs's name day?

September 3, together with Phoebe: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Phoebs a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Phoebe.

Phoebs's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Rosie86%
  2. Lola85%
  3. Goldie83%
  4. Dixie83%
  5. Effie82%
  6. Lizzie81%
  7. Winnie81%
  8. Fannie81%
  9. Melba80%
  10. Sallie80%

Love potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta43%
  2. Olga45%
  3. Hilda46%
  4. Leola46%
  5. Iva46%
  6. Inez48%
  7. Ruthie49%
  8. Ila51%
  9. Alta52%
  10. Nell52%

Professional potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Eunice78%
  2. Addie78%
  3. Cecelia76%
  4. Alta76%
  5. Eugenia73%
  6. Inez72%
  7. Mamie72%
  8. Mollie72%
  9. Bettie71%
  10. Erma71%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola45%
  2. Rhoda46%
  3. Iva47%
  4. Lela49%
  5. Lizzie49%
  6. Opal49%
  7. Elva49%
  8. Jeannette51%
  9. Beulah52%
  10. Ramona52%

Crush potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Lola96%
  2. Rosie96%
  3. Fannie96%
  4. Winnie96%
  5. Goldie92%
  6. Lottie92%
  7. Lizzie92%
  8. Effie91%
  9. Dixie90%
  10. Sallie88%
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