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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. Peri95%
  2. Cherri92%
  3. Enola92%
  4. Cinda91%
  5. Babette90%
  6. Roby89%
  7. Sandie89%
  8. Suzie89%
  9. Rollie89%
  10. Montie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock42%
  2. Len42%
  3. Stoney42%
  4. Helga42%
  5. Theresia42%
  6. Frederica42%
  7. Andree42%
  8. Cleophus42%
  9. Les43%
  10. Rolf43%

Love potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Rolf42%
  2. Rance42%
  3. Geary42%
  4. Flint42%
  5. Rand42%
  6. Helga42%
  7. Butch42%
  8. Cleve42%
  9. Stevan43%
  10. Len43%

Professional potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Fonda42%
  3. Arnita42%
  4. Drucilla42%
  5. Davey42%
  6. Raynard43%
  7. Jacki44%
  8. Skip45%
  9. Sid46%
  10. Dreama46%

Crush potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Theresia42%
  4. Cleophus43%
  5. Georgine43%
  6. Rock44%
  7. Rolf44%
  8. Lenwood45%
  9. Len45%
  10. Faron45%
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