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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. Gaye91%
  2. Elvis90%
  3. Kitty90%
  4. Lolita90%
  5. Shirlene89%
  6. Sheree89%
  7. Gayla89%
  8. Mitzi89%
  9. Gay88%
  10. Monty88%

Love potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Cathie87%
  2. Cindi85%
  3. Suzette83%
  4. Joanie82%
  5. Gayla81%
  6. Dino81%
  7. Gaye81%
  8. Roseanne80%
  9. Janey80%
  10. Meg78%

Bottom 10

  1. Denny42%
  2. Terese42%
  3. Curt42%
  4. Phil42%
  5. Hal42%
  6. Ike42%
  7. Unknown42%
  8. Audie42%
  9. Dirk42%
  10. Joycelyn42%

Professional potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Jerrold81%
  2. Mimi81%
  3. Toney81%
  4. Rogers81%
  5. Dwain81%
  6. Rob81%
  7. Ernestina80%
  8. Carolann80%
  9. Karan78%
  10. Hal77%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Dori42%
  4. Deidre42%
  5. Carleen43%
  6. Dickie44%
  7. Roxane44%
  8. Eddy45%
  9. Robby45%
  10. Roxann45%

Crush potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Lenny96%
  2. Gayla96%
  3. Gaye96%
  4. Mitzi96%
  5. Kitty96%
  6. Cindi96%
  7. Sheree96%
  8. Letitia96%
  9. Monty96%
  10. Lolita96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Rogers42%
  3. Terrie42%
  4. Phil42%
  5. Denis42%
  6. Hal42%
  7. Lawerence42%
  8. Joesph42%
  9. Denny42%
  10. Linwood42%
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