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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. Benny91%
  2. Byron88%
  3. Tim80%
  4. Matt79%
  5. Garry78%
  6. Ted78%
  7. Ken77%
  8. Dave77%
  9. Terrence76%
  10. Doug76%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky42%
  2. Dwight42%
  3. Kurt42%
  4. Stewart42%
  5. Bradford42%
  6. Pete42%
  7. Randolph43%
  8. Dwayne43%
  9. Sherman43%
  10. Guy45%

Love potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Teddy87%
  2. Benny85%
  3. Sammy78%
  4. Ron76%
  5. Ted74%
  6. Perry72%
  7. Tim72%
  8. Timmy71%
  9. Doug71%
  10. Dave70%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt42%
  2. Brad42%
  3. Dwight42%
  4. Van42%
  5. Randal42%
  6. Randolph42%
  7. Guy42%
  8. Rickey43%
  9. Rick43%
  10. Pete45%

Professional potential for Phoebs

Bottom 10

  1. Daryl42%
  2. Rocky43%
  3. Rudy44%
  4. Van47%
  5. Freddy47%
  6. Rex48%
  7. Dwayne48%
  8. Brad50%
  9. Byron50%
  10. Timmy50%

Crush potential for Phoebs

Top 10

  1. Byron96%
  2. Benny96%
  3. Kenny92%
  4. Garry92%
  5. Dave91%
  6. Ted91%
  7. Matt89%
  8. Ken89%
  9. Tim88%
  10. Freddy87%

Bottom 10

  1. Bradford42%
  2. Pete42%
  3. Dwight42%
  4. Kurt42%
  5. Laurence47%
  6. Stuart47%
  7. Stewart49%
  8. Sherman49%
  9. Kent49%
  10. Guy50%
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