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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. Nyla96%
  2. Phoeb96%
  3. Candie96%
  4. Ny96%
  5. Feebs96%
  6. Phoebe96%
  7. Lilli96%
  8. Peri95%
  9. Candyce95%
  10. Carletta95%

Bottom 10

  1. Jillian42%
  2. Roo42%
  3. Toinette42%
  4. Collette42%
  5. Vernice42%
  6. Mil42%
  7. Basia42%
  8. Blanch42%
  9. Normy42%
  10. Teri-Jo42%

Love potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Margot88%
  2. Cathie87%
  3. Olive87%
  4. Luci87%
  5. Livy87%
  6. Paulette87%
  7. Winny86%
  8. Staz86%
  9. Stacie86%
  10. Wendy86%

Bottom 10

  1. Kerrigan42%
  2. Terese42%
  3. Fallon42%
  4. Kar42%
  5. Ada42%
  6. Arya42%
  7. Kia42%
  8. Edythe42%
  9. Kara-Lee42%
  10. Kinsey42%

Professional potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Emme42%
  2. Natasha42%
  3. Kals42%
  4. Ritita42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Dynasty42%
  7. Fairy42%
  8. Tamyra42%
  9. Fonda42%
  10. Kara-Lee42%

Crush potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Lilibet96%
  2. Marilou96%
  3. Zoie96%
  4. Tiati96%
  5. Leana96%
  6. Joia96%
  7. Giavanna96%
  8. Sena96%
  9. Amelie96%
  10. Peri96%
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